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Carter Tennessee Map

Explore Carter, 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 Carter, Tennessee

How to Use This Carter, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carter, 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 Carter.

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

Latitude	36.020919
Longitude	-83.714066
Population	57,884
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37924, 37643
Area Code	865, 731
County Seat	Elizabethton

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About Carter, Tennessee

Carter is a locality in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 57,884. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Carter is located at 36.0209°N, 83.7141°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37924, 37643.

Carter holds a quiet presence within the verdant landscape of Peters Hollow, where the land settles into a series of deep, green creases. It lies 8.5 miles east-northeast of Elizabethton, TN (from Elizabethton, TN: bearing 59°T), and is situated 9.7 miles northeast of Valley Forge. The Horselog Branch carves a narrow path through the terrain, its water moving with a steady, clear persistence that defines the local hydrology. Beyond the immediate hollow, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a jagged gray line against the sky, serving as a reminder of the broader geological upheaval that shaped this corner of the state. The air here carries a crispness, particularly as the sun begins to dip below the ridge, casting long, lean shadows that stretch across the fields and illuminate the fine dust dancing in the late afternoon light.

Settlers arrived in Carter during the early expansion of the region, drawn by the fertile soil of the surrounding hollows and the reliable flow of local springs. These early families established homesteads that prioritized self-sufficiency, building their lives around the patterns of the harvest and the seasonal shifts of the forest. The development of the area mirrored the slow, deliberate growth of the surrounding countryside, with small structures eventually giving way to more permanent dwellings that stood firm against the damp winters. Today, the remnants of those foundational years remain in the orientation of the roads and the placement of older timber frames that still anchor the landscape, grounding the modern identity of Carter in a history of persistence.

Economic life in Carter functions at a measured pace, supported by a mix of modest regional industries and a reliance on the resources provided by the nearby Cherokee National Forest. While the local infrastructure centers on the essential movement of goods and people through the hollow, the proximity to larger regional hubs allows for a steady exchange of labor and materials. Education and vocational training remain vital, as residents often look toward the nearby academic institutions that serve the eastern portion of the state to sharpen their skills. The quiet, functional rhythm of the workday reflects a pragmatic approach to commerce, where the value of a day’s labor is measured by its contribution to the stability of the local economy.

Life in Carter finds its rhythm in the intersection of rural solitude and the shared experiences of the Appalachian region. Residents often spend their leisure time navigating the Holston Mountain Trail, which offers a perspective on the dense woodlands that define the local environment, or visiting the nearby Watauga Lake when the heat of summer settles over the valley. Cultural events in the area typically revolve around the seasonal calendar, highlighting the bounty of the land and the musical traditions that have long echoed through these mountains. While the proximity to the Cherokee National Forest provides ample space for quiet reflection and outdoor engagement, the community maintains a distinct, focused character that values the slow turning of the seasons above the frantic pace of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paschal Carter Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 220° SW
Carter Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 270° W
Mascot Park (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 332° NW
Seven Islands (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 162° S
House Mountain Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 334° NW
Ramsey House Visitor Center (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 239° SW
Ramsey House Plantation (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 238° SW
John Sevier Monument (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 165° S
Forks Of The River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 239° SW
The Muse Knoxville (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 261° W
Ancient Lore Village at Boyd Hollow (Theme Park) — 10.1 mi, 226° SW
Winstead Mansion (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 253° W
Christian-Newsom Memorial (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 259° W
Alex Haley Statue (Public Artwork) — 11.2 mi, 252° W
Wimmer Stadium (Stadium) — 11.9 mi, 256° W
Broadway Studios and Gallery (Gallery) — 12.0 mi, 258° W
Regal Theater (Cinema) — 12.0 mi, 251° W
Old City Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 253° W
Million Dollar Fire (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 252° W
University of Tennessee Knoxville art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.1 mi, 253° W
Knox Selfie Lab (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 253° W
Tennessee Monument (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 255° W
River Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 245° SW
University of Tennessee Agriculture Farm Mound (Historic Ruins) — 13.6 mi, 248° W
Big Ridge (State Park) — 18.8 mi, 324° NW
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 20.2 mi, 184° S · 521k acres
Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 24.8 mi, 306° NW · 5,964 acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 30.3 mi, 117° SE · 662k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 37.9 mi, 117° SE · 511k acres
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.6 mi, 200° S · 19k acres

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