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Chester Tennessee Map

Explore Chester, 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 Chester, Tennessee

How to Use This Chester, Tennessee Map

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

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	Chester
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Chester County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.427094
Longitude	-88.672358
Population	17,297
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38340, 38357
Area Code	901
County Seat	Henderson

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About Chester, Tennessee

Chester is a locality in Chester County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 17,297. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Chester is located at 35.4271°N, 88.6724°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38340, 38357.

Chester emerges from the landscape as a quiet assembly of fields and woodlands where the horizon is defined by the subtle rise of Crown Point Hill. It lies 8.3 miles north-northwest of McNairy, TN (from McNairy, TN: bearing 342°T), and is situated 1.9 miles west-southwest of Henderson. Turkey Creek winds its way through the lower pastures, providing a slow, steady pulse to the terrain that rests just a few miles from the expanse of Thomas Bottom. Residents often traverse the Forked Pine Nature Trail to observe how the golden light of late afternoon settles over the brush and tall grasses. Beyond the immediate clearings, the dense trees of Chickasaw State Forest hold a cool, deep shade that persists even during the height of summer. Visitors seeking a moment of stillness frequently find their way to Unknown Park, where the quiet is broken only by the movement of local wildlife.

Chester maintains a character shaped by generations of labor spent coaxing productivity from the soil and the surrounding timberlands. The local economy relies heavily on the steady rhythms of agriculture and the careful management of regional forest resources, which have anchored the livelihoods of families for many years. Trade and small-scale commerce have historically gravitated toward the central crossroads, where the exchange of goods keeps the local spirit of independence alive. While the march of modernity continues to touch the outskirts, the core of the economy remains tied to the land and the seasonal shifts that dictate the pace of work. This reliance on natural cycles ensures that the people of Chester remain deeply attuned to the nuances of their environment.

Chester carries a modest cultural identity that finds expression in the simple grace of its architecture and the communal gatherings held throughout the year. The community values a deliberate way of living, where neighborly support and local tradition take precedence over the frenetic energy of larger centers. On warm evenings, the reflection of the sky upon the surface of Lake Placid offers a natural focal point for those looking to escape the demands of the day. While no singular monument dominates the skyline, the enduring strength of the local spirit serves as a landmark in its own right. Life here moves with a composure that honors the past while acknowledging the quiet promise held in the unfolding of each new season.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 029° NE
Lion Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 065° NE
Tull Bottom Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 087° E
Unknown Field (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 065° NE
Dixie Youth Park (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 069° E
Chickasaw State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 244° SW
Pinson Mounds (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 355° N
Mound 15 (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 350° N
Mound 30 (Historic Ruins) — 4.7 mi, 001° N
Chickasaw (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 249° W
Dodson Science Auditorium (Theatre) — 16.2 mi, 338° N
Ayers Hall (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 337° NW
Art in the Village (Gallery) — 19.1 mi, 327° NW
Adamsville War Memorial Park (Monument) — 20.5 mi, 130° SE
Memorial Bridge (Monument) — 20.9 mi, 024° NE
Simón Bolívar (Monument) — 21.3 mi, 237° SW
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.7 mi, 275° W · 23k acres
Tour Stop #12 (Viewpoint) — 26.7 mi, 136° SE
Davis Bridge Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 28.5 mi, 195° S
Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites (Registered Battlefield) — 28.7 mi, 195° S
Northeast Mississippi Museum (Museum) — 34.6 mi, 166° S
Caboose (Attraction) — 35.1 mi, 166° S
Billy Tripp's Mindfield (Attraction) — 35.3 mi, 289° W
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 36.3 mi, 211° SW · 156k acres
National Bird Dog Museum (Museum) — 39.3 mi, 229° SW
Field Trial Hall of Fame (Museum) — 39.3 mi, 229° SW
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.5 mi, 065° NE · 22k acres
Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 40.1 mi, 136° SE · 20k acres
Trenton Teapot Museum (Museum) — 41.0 mi, 338° N
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 78.7 mi, 026° NE · 171k acres

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