1936 Map of Knoxville

About this map

The Tennessee River snakes through the heart of this mid-1930s landscape, serving as the literal and economic divide between the dense urban grid of Knoxville and the developing suburbs of South Knoxville and Vestal. This survey, a collaboration between the U. S. Geological Survey and the Tennessee Valley Authority, highlights a city in transition. The industrial character of the era is evident through features like the Brick Kilns and the U S Department of Agriculture Cotton Gin, while the educational and civic footprint is extensive, anchored by the University of Tennessee and Knoxville College.