1939 Map of Morristown

About this map

Morristown serves as the central hub of this 1930s landscape, where the convergence of the Southern railroad and primary transport routes like the Andrew Johnson Highway and Dixie Highway dictated the town's expansion. The terrain is defined by the prominent Crockett Ridge and Bay S Mountain, which funnel development through valleys such as Austine Hollow. Outside the main town, the map reveals a rural economy of small settlements and local industry, from Noe Mill in the north to the Bell Quarry and the Morristown Water Plant at Hayley Springs. Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, including the Emma Jarnagin Cem and numerous country schools like Manley Sch and Nelson Sch. The crossing of the Hamblen Jefferson county line at Valley Home highlights the jurisdictional boundaries that shaped early Tennessee land records.