1895 Map of Morristown

About this map

The Morristown rail hub serves as the geographic anchor for this 1890s survey, where the Southern RR and other divisions facilitate the movement of goods and people through East Tennessee. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Clinch Mountain and Copper Ridge, forcing travel through narrow passes like Bean Gap and Notchy Gap. A river-based economy is evident along the Holston River and Nolichucky River, where numerous crossings such as Cloud Ferry, Noe Ferry, and Long Ferry connect isolated settlements like Howard Quarter and Lee Valley to larger market towns. Natural mineral springs are prominent, with Galbraith Sprs and Tate Springs appearing as notable destination points. The map further documents small-scale industry at sites like Turley Mills and Dotson Mill, providing a detailed view of the rural communities and county lines of Hawkins, Hamblen, and Grainger counties during this era.