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Cookeville Tennessee Map

Explore Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, Tennessee

How to Use This Cookeville, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.146926
Longitude	-85.512653
Population	34,842
Density	376.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38501, 38503, 38502, 38505, 38506
Area Code	423
County Seat	Cookeville
School District	Putnam County School District

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About Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 34,842. The population density is 376.1 people per km². Cookeville is located at 36.1469°N, 85.5127°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Cookeville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38501, 38503, 38502.

Cookeville occupies a high, steady plateau where the air often carries the crisp, sharp scent of damp earth and coming rain. It lies 2.3 miles north-northwest of Putnam, TN (from Putnam, TN: bearing 327°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-northeast of Campbell. Short Creek carves a persistent path through the local landscape, its waters moving with a quiet urgency beneath the shade of heavy hardwoods. Five miles away, the quiet depression of Hidden Hollow offers a subtle contrast to the broader, open vistas that define the regional horizon. On clear evenings, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains reminds observers of the ancient geological forces that shaped this entire expanse. Cane Creek Lake sits only two miles from the center, providing a reflective surface that catches the violet hues of a fading sun.

Cookeville grew from the persistent efforts of settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile, inland soil. The local economy has evolved from its early agrarian roots into a diverse engine of manufacturing and regional commerce, anchored by a steady, industrious spirit. Small-scale industry and specialized trade services now thrive here, fueled by a workforce that values precision and the tangible output of their daily labor. As the regional center for commerce, Cookeville maintains a measured pace where business is conducted with a direct, unadorned sincerity. This stability allows the community to support a variety of professional sectors that keep the local gears turning without the frantic noise of larger metropolitan hubs.

Dogwood Park & Cookeville History Museum serves as the primary gathering point for residents, acting as a living archive where the artifacts of the past meet the quiet activity of the present. The cultural character of the region is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the arts and a social life centered around local heritage and the nearby majesty of Cummins Falls. Music and seasonal festivals frequently animate the public squares, drawing people together under the canopy of mature trees that shade the streets. While the area remains grounded in its own traditions, it maintains a forward-looking perspective that welcomes the occasional traveler looking for a pause in their journey. Notable individuals, such as the accomplished country musician Daryle Singletary, have called this place home, carrying the quiet resolve of the plateau into their wider professional lives. The rhythm of existence here feels deliberate, matching the slow, steady movement of the creek as it winds toward the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Putnam County Fairgrounds (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 116° SE
Parkview Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 033° NE
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 303° NW
Ensor Sink Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 059° NE
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 015° N
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 012° N
Cane Creek Lake & Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 306° NW
Cane Creek Sportsplex, Ballfields & Recreation Ctr (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 312° NW
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 016° N
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 016° N
Burgess Falls (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 212° SW
Cummins Falls (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 341° N
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 339° N
Center Hill Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 220° SW
Center Hill Lake (Recreation Area) — 8.5 mi, 215° SW
Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 350° N
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 317° NW
Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.8 mi, 341° N
Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 261° W
Virgin Falls Trailhead (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 147° SE
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 24.9 mi, 282° W
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 25.4 mi, 285° W
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 25.5 mi, 287° W
Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 27.8 mi, 174° S
East Point Marina (Attraction) — 30.2 mi, 046° NE
Palace Theater (Theatre) — 30.5 mi, 117° SE
Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 32.2 mi, 038° NE
Old Shelter (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 34.1 mi, 196° S
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 37.7 mi, 059° NE
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 47.5 mi, 048° NE · 564k acres

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