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Davidson Tennessee Map

Explore Davidson, 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 Davidson, Tennessee

How to Use This Davidson, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.568123
Longitude	-85.022449
Population	715,884
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38577, 37201
Area Code	423, 615
County Seat	Jamestown

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About Davidson, Tennessee

Davidson is a locality in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 715,884, Davidson is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Davidson is located at 36.5681°N, 85.0224°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38577, 37201.

Davidson rests upon a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of Little Laurel Creek, which carves a modest path through the earth nearby. It lies 10.2 miles northeast of Anderson, TN (from Anderson, TN: bearing 45°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Cooper. The topography here is characterized by a series of quiet, undulating ridges that transition slowly toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains on the horizon. Within the local terrain, the low-lying expanse of Norrod Hollow creates a distinct basin that captures the morning mist, holding the cool, damp air close to the soil until the sun climbs high enough to burn it away. The quality of light during the transition from afternoon to dusk here takes on a peculiar, amber depth, illuminating the dense hardwoods and the persistent, industrious movement of the creek as it winds through the countryside.

Davidson emerged from the early patterns of frontier expansion, where settlers recognized the utility of the fertile soil and the reliable access to water provided by the surrounding drainage systems. The initial establishment of the settlement followed the predictable logic of the era, prioritizing proximity to natural resources and the necessity of establishing a stable foothold in the rugged, forested wilderness of the interior. Over time, the structural footprint of the place grew, reflecting a gradual shift from subsistence labor to a more organized, communal existence that respected the boundaries of the terrain. The history of Davidson remains etched in the quiet persistence of these early foundations, where the legacy of those who first cleared the timber and tilled the land continues to inform the deliberate, unhurried pace of the present day.

Commercial activity in Davidson relies on a blend of local enterprise and the logistical connections afforded by the regional infrastructure, which links the rural interior to broader state networks. While the local economy maintains a steady equilibrium, the proximity to the Alpine Mountains Matrix Conservation Area Fee draws individuals interested in the preservation of the regional ecosystem, fostering a niche focus on environmental stewardship and outdoor engagement. There are no expansive industrial centers here, nor are there major universities; instead, the economy operates on a smaller, more intimate scale that prioritizes the maintenance of essential services and the support of local agriculture. Infrastructure remains focused on the practical realities of a landlocked, rural environment, ensuring that the movement of goods and people across the ridges and through the hollows remains functional throughout the changing seasons.

Cultural life in Davidson finds its expression in the quiet observation of the seasons and the shared rituals of the local population rather than in the clamor of professional sports or massive urban festivals. Residents often look toward the nearby expanse of Dale Hollow Lake for recreation, where the expansive water provides a focal point for weekend gatherings and the simple, meditative act of watching the light dance across the surface. While the area does not claim fame through the presence of globally recognized figures, the community sustains a distinct character that values the intersection of human effort and the natural world. Landmarks here are defined by the geography itself—the rugged reach of the Cumberland Mountains viewed from a distance, the quiet solitude of the Alpine Mountains Matrix Conservation Area Fee, and the persistent, life-giving progress of Little Laurel Creek as it shapes the character of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alvin C York (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 119° SE
Sgt. Alvin C. York Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 110° E
Pickett State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 072° E
Pickett State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 074° E
Dale Hollow Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.9 mi, 294° NW
Jim Creek (Local Recreation) — 5.8 mi, 101° E
Dale Hollow Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.7 mi, 228° SW
Pogue Creek Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 113° SE
Pickett (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 113° SE
Sunset Marina (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 252° W
Launch Site For Kayak (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 253° W
Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 242° SW
Dale Hollow Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 301° NW
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 8.4 mi, 071° E · 564k acres
Tally Wilderness (Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 077° E
East Point Marina (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 214° SW
Mesa Top Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 103° E
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 153° SE
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 11.8 mi, 123° SE · 114k acres
Wayne County Doughboy (Monument) — 20.4 mi, 028° NE
Wayne County Historic Theater (Cinema) — 20.5 mi, 028° NE
Wayne County Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 028° NE
Standing Stone State Park (Public Artwork) — 21.0 mi, 233° SW
Rugby's Hidden History (Monument) — 22.7 mi, 128° SE
Massengale Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 23.3 mi, 130° SE
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 38.2 mi, 225° SW
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 38.8 mi, 224° SW
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 38.8 mi, 224° SW
Showplace Cinemas (Cinema) — 39.1 mi, 034° NE
Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 41.3 mi, 103° E

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