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Clay Tennessee Map

Explore Clay, 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 Clay, Tennessee

How to Use This Clay, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.570177
Longitude	-85.56121
Population	7,976
Density	18.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38551, 38556
Area Code	423
County Seat	Celina

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About Clay, Tennessee

Clay is a locality in Clay County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,976. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Clay is located at 36.5702°N, 85.5612°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38551, 38556.

Clay occupies a quiet portion of the landscape where the gentle flow of Proctor Creek defines the immediate terrain. It lies 20.0 miles west-northwest of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 298°T), and is situated 18.5 miles northwest of Livingston. The surrounding countryside is characterized by a series of soft, grassy rises that eventually give way to the deeper shadows of Harp Hollow. During the late afternoon, the light settles across the fields with a golden, heavy clarity that seems to suspend the passage of time. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains, which mark the eastern horizon as a blurred, violet boundary. The proximity of Cordell Hull Reservoir provides a vast, reflective stillness to the nearby environment, contrasting with the narrow, winding path of the local creek.

Clay emerged from the rhythms of agrarian life, where the soil and the seasons dictated the prosperity of those who first cleared the land. The local economy remains deeply connected to the land, supported by small-scale agriculture and the industrious spirit of laborers who manage the timber and feed crops. Over the decades, the area has maintained a steady, modest pace of commerce that favors local trade over the rapid turnover of larger manufacturing hubs. The legacy of the early settlers persists in the way families continue to organize their livelihoods around the harvest and the seasonal demands of the earth. Even as modern tools replace the older implements of the past, the underlying focus on self-reliance and community utility continues to sustain the people of Clay.

Cultural identity here is rooted in a tradition of quiet observation and a deep, unspoken respect for the natural world that surrounds every residence. Visitors often stop at the Cordell Hull Recreation Area to experience the intersection of woodland trails and quiet water, finding a space that encourages a slower, more deliberate pace of life. While Clay does not claim the fame of major metropolitan centers, it possesses a singular character shaped by the endurance of its people and the quietude of its surroundings. There are no grand monuments to individual ego here, but rather a collective appreciation for the simple architecture of a well-tended homestead. The social life of the area revolves around seasonal gatherings and the informal exchanges that occur in the light of a common day, reflecting a culture that values consistency over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cordell Hull Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 163° S
Cordell Hull Lake (Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 121° SE
Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 205° SW
Cordell Hull Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 206° SW
Standing Stone State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 7.9 mi, 153° SE
Standing Stone State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 152° SE
Standing Stone (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 132° SE
Mill Creek Park (Local Park) — 10.2 mi, 316° NW
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 074° E
Star Point Marina (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 086° E
Eagle Cove Marina (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 081° E
Wisdom Marina (Attraction) — 19.2 mi, 068° E
Wolf River Marina (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 080° E
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 20.9 mi, 196° S
Picnic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.6 mi, 180° S
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 27.3 mi, 173° S
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 27.6 mi, 173° S
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 28.2 mi, 174° S
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 28.2 mi, 174° S
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 29.2 mi, 175° S
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 30.9 mi, 225° SW
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 224° SW
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 32.5 mi, 222° SW
Sgt. Alvin C. York Memorial (Monument) — 33.7 mi, 092° E
Fort Williams Civil War Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 35.8 mi, 326° NW
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 36.3 mi, 106° E
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 38.0 mi, 086° E · 564k acres
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 40.3 mi, 099° E · 114k acres
Wayne County Historic Theater (Cinema) — 43.4 mi, 065° NE
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 45.7 mi, 323° NW · 51k acres

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