Explore Bolivar, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bolivar, 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 Bolivar.
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 | Bolivar |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hardeman County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.264019 |
| Longitude | -89.011896 |
| Population | 5,205 |
| Density | 247.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 38008 |
| Area Code | 901 |
| County Seat | Bolivar |
| School District | Hardeman County School District |
Bolivar occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon settles into a vast, gentle openness. It lies 9.4 miles north of Hardeman, TN (from Hardeman, TN: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northeast of Van Buren. Spring Creek winds through the soil a single mile from the center, providing a constant, rhythmic presence to the surrounding fields. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the landscape rises toward the distant Hatchie Hills, which mark the boundary of the view on clear, pale afternoons. Only nine miles away, the Chickasaw State Forest offers a dense canopy of timber that contrasts with the open agricultural plots nearby. Residents often find respite at Bolivar City Park, a green space providing a local sanctuary just a mile from the main thoroughfares. A few miles further, The Grinnel Pond holds a stillness that reflects the shifting clouds, while the lower expanse of The Big Bottom defines the wider basin of the region.
Bolivar carries the weight of a long history shaped by the slow, deliberate pace of agricultural development and local trade. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the soil, establishing a foundation that remains visible in the traditional layout of the streets and the preservation of older architectural styles. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins to include a diverse mix of manufacturing and service industries that support the daily needs of the residents. While the rhythms of work have shifted over the decades, the commitment to maintaining a steady, reliable industrial base remains a defining trait of the area. This focus on practical growth allows Bolivar to sustain its internal vitality without losing the specific character of its founding years. Through careful stewardship of resources, the people here ensure that the legacy of their predecessors continues to inform the modern landscape of commerce.
Cultural life in Bolivar unfolds with a sense of deliberate tradition, where the passage of the seasons dictates the cadence of public life. The architecture of the downtown district serves as a persistent reminder of the past, with several historic homes standing as markers of the community’s endurance. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary blues musician Furry Lewis stands out as a figure whose influence traveled far beyond the regional borders. Community gatherings often center on local events that highlight the unique creative spirit found in the everyday interactions of the neighbors. Visitors might notice the way the light lingers on the brick facades during late afternoon, casting long shadows that seem to slow the very movement of the air. Bolivar remains a place where the quiet persistence of its inhabitants creates an atmosphere of stability and considered reflection.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bolivar, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.264019, -89.011896. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bolivar includes the ZIP code (38008), telephone area code (901), county seat of Hardeman County (Bolivar), and school district assignment (Hardeman County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |