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DeKalb Tennessee Map

Explore DeKalb, 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 DeKalb, Tennessee

How to Use This DeKalb, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.972836
Longitude	-85.80766
Population	20,081
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	37166
Area Code	615
County Seat	Smithville

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About DeKalb, Tennessee

DeKalb is a locality in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 20,081. The population density is 35.0 people per km². DeKalb is located at 35.9728°N, 85.8077°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37166.

DeKalb emerges from the landscape as a quiet assembly of earth and sky where the horizon holds the distant suggestion of the Cumberland Mountains. It lies 7.6 miles northwest of Jefferson, TN (from Jefferson, TN: bearing 315°T), and is situated 0.9 miles north-northeast of Smithville. The topography surrounding DeKalb is defined by the gentle descent into Fuston Hollow, where the shadows linger long after the sun has begun its retreat. Fall Creek carves a narrow, persistent path through the limestone, providing a rhythmic cadence to the silence of the woods. Nearby, the expanse of Center Hill Lake offers a vast, reflective stillness that mirrors the changing color of the clouds. Travelers who venture toward the Center Hill Recreation Area find a landscape that remains largely undisturbed by the frantic pace of the outside world. Even the air here feels heavy with the scent of damp soil and ancient stone, grounding the region in a profound sense of permanence.

DeKalb maintains a connection to the land that reflects the labor of generations who first cleared these fields and established a foothold in the fertile soil. The local economy persists as a blend of agriculture and small-scale enterprise, favoring the steady work of those who manage the timber and the varied crops of the middle Tennessee plains. Industry here avoids the noise of the modern city, preferring the measured output of local mills and workshops that have sustained the families of DeKalb for decades. While the rhythms of commerce have shifted with the seasons, the fundamental reliance on the productivity of the soil remains the primary engine of the area. One might observe the light catching the dust in a quiet workshop, a reminder that the work is done by hand and by habit. It is a place where history is measured not by monuments, but by the continuity of the trade and the persistence of the local harvest.

Cultural character in DeKalb is shaped by a deep-seated appreciation for the quietude of the surroundings and the shared heritage of the regional folkways. The presence of Cul-car-mac Falls nearby draws those who seek a moment of clarity amidst the spray and the steady, unyielding drop of the water. While the area does not cater to the clamor of mass tourism, it holds space for community gatherings that honor the traditions of the Tennessee spirit. Visitors who explore the region may encounter the legacy of those who have lived in these hills, though the true essence of the place is found in the everyday interactions of its people. The atmosphere is one of deliberate patience, where the passage of time is marked by the shifting seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. DeKalb remains a sanctuary for those who value the weight of tradition and the simple, honest beauty of a life lived close to the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Center Hill Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 329° NW
Greenbrook Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 198° S
Joe L Evins Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 215° SW
Center Hill Lake (Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 349° N
Edgar Evins (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 349° N
Edgar Evins State Park & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 349° N
Betty C Williams Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 044° NE
Pea Ridge Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 233° SW
Long Branch Public Hunting Area (State Resource Management Area) — 8.2 mi, 348° N
Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 357° N
Rock Island (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 143° SE
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 18.7 mi, 335° NW
Cannon County Playhouse (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 237° SW
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 336° NW
The Park Theater (Theatre) — 20.2 mi, 175° S
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 20.3 mi, 053° NE
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 20.9 mi, 338° N
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 21.4 mi, 052° NE
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 21.4 mi, 052° NE
Old Shelter (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 22.0 mi, 161° S
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 22.2 mi, 050° NE
Cumberland Caverns (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 162° S
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 22.6 mi, 020° N
Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 24.8 mi, 129° SE
Virgin Falls Trailhead (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 105° E
Cedars of Lebanon: Sadie Ford Hertitage Farm & Arts Center (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 286° W
General Hatton (Monument) — 31.5 mi, 301° NW
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 61.7 mi, 066° NE · 114k acres
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 67.8 mi, 049° NE · 564k acres
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 79.0 mi, 350° N · 51k acres

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