1901 Map of Knoxville

About this map

The Tennessee River and French Broad River converge at Knoxville, anchoring a landscape defined by river-based transport and the rise of the Great Smoky Mountains. This survey shows the region decades before it became a national park, capturing independent mountain communities like Cade Cove and Gatlinburg in their early development. Down in the valleys, the Knoxville and Augusta RR connects Maryville and Rockford to the regional hub, while numerous crossings such as Ramsey Ferry and Underdown Ferry facilitate movement where bridges had yet to span the wider reaches. Higher elevations are marked by traditional landmarks like Gregory Bald and Silers Bald, alongside smaller settlements like Tuckaleeche and Pigeon Forge. This map preserves the 19th-century settlement patterns of the East Tennessee highlands, including local schools like Porter Academy and crossroads such as Henry X Roads.