A Sampler of Historical

Tennessee Maps

1832, Rhea, LOC

Compiled by Mike Slate

September 2014
Second Edition

Introduction
This compilation is offered with three primary purposes. The first is to remind
researchers that in many instances it is no longer necessary to travel in order to view
and study historical maps. Thanks to the digital age as well as to generous individuals
and institutions, many rare maps are available online and can even be downloaded to
personal computers. In the present case, three magnanimous Internet sources have
been used: the David Rumsey Map Collection (Rumsey), the Library of Congress
(LOC), and the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA).
The second goal is to make it relatively simple to access the complete versions
of the selections illustrated here. Following the date, attributed author, and source
abbreviation for the Rumsey and TSLA maps, users will find an item number that,
when typed into the search box of the appropriate website, will lead to the referenced
map. As for LOC maps, the provided website address will itself lead directly to the
map.
Third, for those interested in the Nashville area of Tennessee, it is hoped that the
samples presented herein are broad enough for use without the necessity of navigating
to the full map. As a final reminder, it should be noted that although antique maps are
generally no longer under copyright protection each user must necessarily decide
whether to seek permission for republication and how to attribute items properly.

1839, S. Mitchell, Rumsey

1721, Senex, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/98685735/

1755, Palairet, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/73696625/

1755, J. Mitchell, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/74693174/

1778, Hutchins, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/gm71002165/

1793, Faden, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/98685647/

1794, Russell, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/2007630404/

1795, Reid, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/99446175/

1797, Imlay, Rumsey (2757.004)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

1806, Cary, TSLA (33063)

http://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/

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1811, Arrowsmith, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/2002621157/

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1818, Carey, Rumsey (2721.027)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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ca. 1818, Melish, TSLA (33671)

http://teva.contentdm.oclc.org/

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1820, Tardieu, Rumsey (5860.004)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1826, Lucas, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/2003627038/

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1832, Rhea, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/2011588000/

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1833, Tanner, Rumsey (7858.030)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1833, Tanner, Rumsey (2593.029)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1839, S. Mitchell, Rumsey (4928.003)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1845, S. Mitchell, Rumsey (Inset, 4416.003)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1845, Breese and Morse, Rumsey (2301.022)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1848, Greenleaf, Rumsey (2866.049)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1854, Black-Hall-Hughes, Rumsey (2305.057)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1863, Swann, LOC

http://www.loc.gov/item/99447356/

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1865, Colton, Rumsey (0151.049)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1873, Gray, Rumsey (0310.058)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1886, Colton, Rumsey (1550.044)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1890, S. Mitchell, Rumsey (0594.024)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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1903, Rand McNally, Rumsey (2844.038)

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

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