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Clarksville Tennessee Map

Explore Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, Tennessee

How to Use This Clarksville, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.56643
Longitude	-87.345216
Population	166,722
Density	647.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	37040, 37041, 37042, 37043, 37044
Area Code	615, 629
County Seat	Clarksville
School District	Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

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About Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville is a locality in Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 166,722, Clarksville is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 647.6 people per km². Clarksville is located at 36.5664°N, 87.3452°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clarksville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37040, 37041, 37042.

Clarksville defines the landscape where the Cumberland River carves a deliberate path through the limestone bedrock of the interior plains. It lies 4.4 miles southwest of Saint Bethlehem, TN (from Saint Bethlehem, TN: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east of Woodlawn. The terrain around Clarksville rises in gentle swells and falls away into the quiet shadows of Gallows Hollow, creating a topography that feels both ancient and settled. Travelers crossing the region notice how the light at dusk softens the edges of the hardwoods, casting long, amber reflections upon the water that seem to hold the heat of the day long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches out in a series of undulations that eventually reach toward the distant prominence of Gallion Hill, marking the transition from the river basin to the broader, fertile reaches of the Tennessee countryside.

Clarksville carries the weight of its founding as one of the oldest settlements in the region, established by pioneers who recognized the strategic value of the confluence where the waterways meet. The early architecture of Clarksville reflects a time when the river served as the primary artery for trade and movement, bringing goods and people from the broader frontier into the interior. Over the generations, the town grew from a simple landing into a permanent fixture of the landscape, its character solidified by the steady rhythm of those who cleared the timber and laid the foundations of the streets. The history of the place remains visible in the sturdy, brick-fronted buildings that have weathered decades of change, standing as quiet observers to the steady evolution of the surrounding fields and forests.

Economic life in Clarksville maintains a grounded stability, anchored by a diverse industrial base and the ongoing presence of large-scale federal operations that define much of the local workforce. Education plays a central role in the daily tempo, with Austin Peay State University serving as a focal point for both academic pursuit and regional development, fostering an environment where ideas and commerce intersect. Infrastructure in Clarksville has adapted to accommodate modern growth, yet the city retains a functional connection to its natural surroundings, utilizing the proximity of the Upland Trail to provide residents with consistent access to the local landscape. The interplay between the local economy and these institutional anchors creates a steady, predictable pace of life that values both professional ambition and the preservation of the regional environment.

Culture in Clarksville thrives through a blend of collegiate spirit and the shared experiences of its residents, who gather for seasonal festivals that mark the turning of the year. While the community supports a wide variety of activities, the absence of professional leagues keeps the focus squarely on the energy of high school and university athletics, which draw significant attendance and local pride. Landmarks such as the Customs House Museum provide a sense of continuity, housing artifacts that tell the stories of those who built the town, while the proximity of Lake Barkley offers a quiet escape for those seeking to engage with the natural world. Notable individuals, such as the legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, who spent parts of his youth in the area, remain tied to the cultural memory of Clarksville, adding a layer of creative resonance to the local narrative that persists in the quiet corners of the city.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds (Stadium) — 14.1 mi, 092° E
Austin Peay State University (Landmark) — 15.8 mi, 100° E
Fort Defiance (Historic Site) — 15.9 mi, 106° E
Clarksville Downtown (Landmark) — 16.2 mi, 099° E
Roxy Regional Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 16.2 mi, 100° E
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 100° E
Riverwalk (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 099° E
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library (Landmark) — 16.4 mi, 099° E
Liberty Park (Nature Reserve) — 17.6 mi, 098° E
Dunbar Cave State Park (Nature Reserve) — 19.1 mi, 088° E
Clarksville Greenway (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 299° NW
Lake Barkley (Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 201° S
North Ford St Mountain Bile Trail Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 239° SW
Dunbar Cave (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 109° E
Green Man (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 191° S
Barkley Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 209° SW
APSU CECA Downtown Gallery (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 197° S
Pillar of Cloud and Fire (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 199° S
Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 199° S
Long Pond Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 227° SW
Wickham Hall Pratt Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 309° NW
Gander Memorial (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 308° NW
Guthrie Transportation Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 060° NE
Historic Bell Witch Cave (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 084° E
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.9 mi, 244° SW · 13k acres
Alhambra Theatre (Theatre) — 22.2 mi, 339° N
Bear Spring Iron Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 23.5 mi, 255° W
Coopertoen Drive-In Theater (Cinema) — 26.8 mi, 112° E
Fort Donelson Cumberland Battery (Viewpoint) — 28.8 mi, 260° W
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 29.7 mi, 263° W · 171k acres

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