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Dickson Tennessee Map

Explore Dickson, 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 Dickson, Tennessee

How to Use This Dickson, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.06332
Longitude	-87.368842
Population	16,058
Density	306.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	37055, 37056
Area Code	615, 629
County Seat	Charlotte
School District	Dickson County School District

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About Dickson, Tennessee

Dickson is a locality in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 16,058. The population density is 306.6 people per km². Dickson is located at 36.0633°N, 87.3688°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dickson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37055, 37056.

Dickson reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland terrain and the subtle shifts of the seasons. It lies 16.3 miles west-northwest of Fairview, TN (from Fairview, TN: bearing 294°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-southwest of White Bluff. The horizon toward the distance holds the faint, blurred silhouette of Missionary Ridge, grounding the observer in a perspective that favors earth over water. Within the immediate vicinity, the landscape softens into the gentle depression of Wildcat Hollow, where the shadows linger long after the sun has begun its descent. Dickson Lake provides a reflective mirror for the sky just a mile away, mirroring the stillness that settles over the region at dusk. East Piney River traces a deliberate path through the land, carving a narrow, persistent vein that sustains the local greenery. Holland Park remains the primary sanctuary for those seeking the open air, offering a space where the rhythm of the day is measured only by the movement of the wind through the trees.

Dickson emerged from the necessity of transit and trade, growing steadily as a point of connection for the surrounding agricultural reaches. The local economy finds its stability in a blend of manufacturing and commerce, reflecting a pragmatic spirit that has defined the region for generations. Small industries have long occupied the space between the fields and the main thoroughfares, providing a consistent pulse of activity that keeps the local livelihood tethered to the soil. Trade in timber and early agrarian pursuits laid the foundations for a community that values tangible, hard-won progress. The streets of Dickson carry the echoes of this industrious history, where the architecture of older buildings suggests a time when the town served as a vital junction for those moving across the interior. Modern commerce has evolved to supplement these roots, ensuring that the local workforce remains engaged with both the heritage of the land and the demands of the present.

Cultural life in Dickson is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for communal gatherings and the preservation of a singular, unhurried identity. Residents often gather at Holland Park for seasonal events that celebrate the specific character of the region, emphasizing a connection to the land that is rarely interrupted by the noise of the outside world. The town’s spirit is perhaps best embodied by the legacy of individuals like country music legend Red Foley, whose influence resonates with those who cherish the authentic sounds of the interior landscape. Landmarks throughout the area serve as quiet markers of a shared heritage, inviting travelers to pause and observe the way the light catches the brickwork or the leaves in autumn. Dickson fosters a quiet independence, where the pace of life allows for a thoughtful engagement with one’s neighbors and the natural world. This deliberate way of existing ensures that the local culture remains anchored in the traditions that first gave the place its shape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tennsco Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 094° E
Steam Engine (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 299° NW
Buckner Park (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 306° NW
Lonesome Pine Cabin - City Park (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 110° E
Mark Whitaker Memorial Fields (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 105° E
Montgomery Bell (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 089° E
Bon Aqua Woods Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 161° S
Harpeth River (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 068° E
Cheatham Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.4 mi, 059° NE
Mound Bottom State Archaeology Area (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 071° E
Cheatham Lock And Dam Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 16.3 mi, 037° NE
Our Lady of Lever Lake (Public Artwork) — 17.1 mi, 104° E
Lee & Gould Furnace (Monument) — 19.1 mi, 232° SW
Brookmeade Park at Kelley's Point Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 26.4 mi, 080° E
Cheekwood Mansion (Museum) — 27.5 mi, 086° E
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 265° W · 22k acres
Belle Meade Plantation (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 084° E
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.9 mi, 325° NW · 13k acres
Franklin Theatre (Cinema) — 29.5 mi, 109° E
Cannon (Monument) — 29.5 mi, 109° E
Studio Tenn Theatre Company (Theatre) — 29.8 mi, 107° E
Winstead Hill - Battle of Franklin Overlook (Viewpoint) — 30.0 mi, 114° SE
Civil War Brigadier Generals Monuments (Monument) — 30.0 mi, 114° SE
Carnton Plantation (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 111° E
The Nashville Ballet (Arts Centre) — 30.8 mi, 079° E
The Nashville Opera at the Noah Liff Opera Center (Arts Centre) — 30.8 mi, 079° E
Redoubt No. 1, Battle of Nashville (Registered Battlefield) — 31.5 mi, 083° E
Collins Alumni Auditorium (Theatre) — 31.9 mi, 085° E
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 42.0 mi, 318° NW · 171k acres
Land Between the Lakes Other (National Forest) — 42.0 mi, 318° NW · 171k acres

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