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Blount Tennessee Map

Explore Blount, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Blount, Tennessee

How to Use This Blount, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Blount, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Blount.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Blount
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Blount County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.671054
Longitude	-83.847302
Population	133,088
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37882, 37801
Area Code	865
County Seat	Maryville

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About Blount, Tennessee

Blount is a locality in Blount County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 133,088, Blount is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Blount is located at 35.6711°N, 83.8473°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37882, 37801.

Blount reveals its character through the constant, low murmur of the Hurricane Branch as it carves a path through the dense, verdant terrain. It lies 9.1 miles southeast of Maryville, TN (from Maryville, TN: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-southeast of Eagleton Village. The land here is defined by the intimate, sheltered depths of Hogan Hollow and the rugged, ancient presence of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which embraces the entirety of the local landscape. Light filters through the canopy in long, slanted beams that catch the damp earth and mossy stones, turning the woods into a place of profound stillness. Only a few miles away, the dark, reflective surface of Laurel Lake mirrors the shifting clouds, while the persistent, rhythmic tumble of Abrams Falls provides a steady pulse of sound that echoes across the forest floor.

Blount emerged from the persistent efforts of early settlers who sought to carve a life out of the dense, timbered wilderness of the eastern highlands. These pioneers found that the soil, though difficult to clear, offered a stubborn fertility that sustained generations through the cycles of planting and harvest. The history of Blount is held not in grand monuments, but in the quiet endurance of those who built their homes near the water and relied upon the surrounding timber and mountain resources to sustain their fledgling society. Over time, the labor of these individuals hardened into a tradition of self-reliance, leaving an indelible mark on the way the land is managed and respected today.

Blount maintains a quiet, industrious rhythm that keeps pace with the modern requirements of the region, supporting a local economy built upon the foundations of forestry, specialized manufacturing, and the steady influx of visitors drawn to the wilderness. Infrastructure here is designed to complement the natural environment, with winding roads that follow the contours of the earth rather than forcing a grid upon the steep, uneven ground. While no major universities occupy the immediate vicinity, the proximity to larger educational centers in the broader region ensures that the youth of Blount have access to technical training and academic growth. The daily life of the populace is tethered to the health of the surrounding park, where the preservation of resources remains a central concern for every local trade and enterprise.

Blount captures the spirit of the mountains through its deep connection to the land, an identity reflected in the seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest and the traditional crafts of the region. Residents often find their way to the Rich Mountain Trail when the autumn air turns crisp, observing the transformation of the forest as it shifts from deep emerald to rusted gold. Culture in Blount is defined by a preference for the tangible and the authentic, where the community gathers not for high-profile spectacles, but for the shared experience of the changing seasons and the quiet beauty of the highlands. While the world beyond the mountains continues to accelerate, life in Blount remains anchored to the slow, deliberate turning of the year and the enduring silence of the peaks.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — locality lies within · 521k acres
Rich Mountain # 2 (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 156° SE
Tuckaleechee Caverns (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 102° E
Whites Mill Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 338° N
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 085° E
Nick's MTB Trails (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 020° N
Foothills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 245° SW
River Rat Tubing Outpost (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 083° E
Tucker Springs Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 307° NW
Pistol Creek Dam and Mill Race (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 311° NW
Next to Heaven Adventure (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 079° E
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 203° SW · 662k acres
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 14.6 mi, 188° S · 533k acres
Tellico Lake - Chota Unit (National Conservation Area) — 15.3 mi, 235° SW · 262 acres
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.4 mi, 206° SW · 19k acres
WildSide (Theme Park) — 16.1 mi, 070° E
10th Mountain Division Ski Troops Memorial (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 082° E
Citico Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.6 mi, 213° SW · 16k acres
The Forge Cinemas (Cinema) — 17.7 mi, 058° NE
Tanasi Monument (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 242° SW
Cooter's Place (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 058° NE
Summit Amphitheater (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 057° NE
Patriot Park Patriot Missile (Monument) — 18.4 mi, 064° NE
Hollywood Star Cars Museum (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 081° E
Parton Back Porch Theatre (Theatre) — 19.5 mi, 064° NE
Chasing Rainbows Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 064° NE
Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 20.1 mi, 259° W · 7,749 acres
Fort Loudon (State Park) — 20.2 mi, 253° W
Seven Islands (State Park) — 20.4 mi, 024° NE
Snowbird Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 26.7 mi, 199° S · 8,491 acres

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