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Cordova Tennessee Map

Explore Cordova, 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 Cordova, Tennessee

How to Use This Cordova, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.155645
Longitude	-89.776196
Population	52,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38018, 38016, 38088
Area Code	901
County Seat	Memphis

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About Cordova, Tennessee

Cordova is a locality in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Cordova is located at 35.1556°N, 89.7762°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38018, 38016, 38088.

Cordova rises from the subtle, fertile plains of West Tennessee, where the landscape stretches out in a quiet expanse of fields and woodland. It lies 5.1 miles north-northeast of Germantown, TN (from Germantown, TN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-northeast of Shelby. The earth here holds a damp, dark richness, and the air often carries a heavy, humid stillness that softens the sharp edges of the afternoon sun. Fletcher Creek winds its way through the local terrain, a modest waterway that mirrors the slow, deliberate pace of the surrounding woods. On the distant horizon, one might catch a faint, hazy suggestion of Pecan Ridge, though the immediate world is defined by the flat, agrarian legacy of the region and the expansive, verdant reach of the Shelby Farms Greenline Extension, which serves as a vital corridor for those moving through the landscape.

Settlement in Cordova began as a rural crossroads, anchored by the slow expansion of rail and the steady labor of those who cleared the timber to make way for homesteads. The early years were defined by a quiet, persistent growth, as families established a presence amidst the dense thickets and fertile soil that required careful tending. Over time, the modest buildings of the nineteenth century gave way to a more complex layout, yet the essence of the original crossroads remains, felt in the way the streets radiate outward from the center. It is a place that grew not through sudden fortune, but through the patient layering of generations who recognized the utility of the land and the endurance required to build a life upon it.

Economic life in Cordova is characterized by a diverse array of commerce and suburban infrastructure, supporting a population that balances local industry with the broader activity of the surrounding metropolitan sprawl. Retail centers and office developments have emerged to serve the needs of residents, while the proximity to major transit routes ensures a steady flow of goods and people. Education remains a cornerstone, with local schools preparing the youth for a world that feels both localized and interconnected. The infrastructure, from the paved arteries that connect neighborhoods to the thoughtful maintenance of public spaces, reflects an ongoing commitment to stability, ensuring that the daily movement of commuters and families remains fluid and efficient.

Culture in Cordova finds its expression in the high-spirited support for regional athletics and the communal gatherings that mark the turning of the seasons. While the shadow of larger musical histories looms nearby, the local character is defined by a grounded, suburban vitality where collegiate spirit and neighborhood events foster a sense of belonging. The shimmering surface of Walnut Grove Lake provides a quiet point of reflection, a place where the light at dusk settles into long, amber streaks across the water. Life here is measured by the rhythm of these annual festivals and the simple, quiet beauty of the woods, where the inhabitants find their own pace, distinct from the clamor of the wider world, yet firmly rooted in the geography of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Shelby Farms Greenline Extension (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 251° W
Bert Ferguson Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
Shelby Farms (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 219° SW
Elvis Car (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 221° SW
Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 226° SW
Germantown Greenway (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 203° SW
Riverwoods Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 193° S
Shelby Farms Greenline (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 263° W
The Ring of Peace (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 253° W
Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 145° SE
Theatre Memphis (Theatre) — 8.0 mi, 249° W
Radians Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 248° W
Wolf River Wildlife Management Area Unit 2 (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 123° SE
Third Church of Christ, Scientist (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 257° W
Morton Museum of Collierville History (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 140° SE
Memphis and Charleston Railroad (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 141° SE
Tiger Lane (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 258° W
Spanish War Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 260° W
Zebra (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 269° W
Giraffe (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 268° W
Sophie G. Freidman Memorial (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 267° W
Crosstown Arts (Gallery) — 13.4 mi, 269° W
Stax Museum (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 259° W
W. C. Handy Home and Museum (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 266° W
The Eel on Beale (Withers Museum) (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 266° W
Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 270° W
To Fuller (State Park) — 19.1 mi, 253° W
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.9 mi, 298° NW · 11k acres
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.2 mi, 346° N · 25k acres
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 33.6 mi, 138° SE · 156k acres

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