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East Ridge Tennessee Map

Explore East Ridge, 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 East Ridge, Tennessee

How to Use This East Ridge, Tennessee Map

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

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	East Ridge
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Hamilton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.997302
Longitude	-85.228507
Population	22,167
Density	1033.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	37411, 37814, 37601, 37412
Area Code	731, 615
County Seat	Chattanooga
School District	Hamilton County School District

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About East Ridge, Tennessee

East Ridge is a locality in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 22,167. The population density is 1033.4 people per km². East Ridge is located at 34.9973°N, 85.2285°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. East Ridge is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37411, 37814, 37601.

East Ridge anchors the southern edge of its landscape where the land settles into a gentle transition between the rugged heights of the Appalachian Mountains visible in the far distance and the basin of the Chattanooga Valley. It lies 3.9 miles east-southeast of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 124°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Hixson. The local terrain holds the quiet presence of Dobbs Branch, which meanders through the landscape to offer a steady, rhythmic pulse to the drainage of the area. Residents find a quiet refuge at Belvoir Place Park, a space that serves as a green anchor for those seeking a moment of stillness under the canopy. Nearby, McCallie Lake provides a reflective surface that catches the late afternoon sun, turning the sky into a palette of soft amber and violet. The air here carries a clean, inland crispness that deepens as one ventures toward the verdant expanses of Prentice Cooper State Forest.

East Ridge emerged from the ambitions of post-war expansion, growing steadily as a residential and commercial corridor that bridges the gap between urban density and suburban persistence. The local economy has long been defined by a mix of retail, service-oriented enterprises, and small-scale manufacturing that keeps the daily gears of the population turning with purpose. While industry once relied heavily on the transit of goods through the corridors of the valley, the current character of East Ridge reflects a shift toward a diversified service sector. Shops and businesses line the primary thoroughfares, creating a workspace that values practical utility over grandiosity. The rhythm of the workweek here is marked by the steady movement of vehicles and the persistent hum of neighborhood life that defines the local heritage.

Cultural life in East Ridge is defined by a grounded, neighborly spirit that prioritizes community connection over external spectacle. Those who seek the wilder edges of the landscape often make the journey to Lula Falls, where the water descends with a persistent, cooling energy that contrasts with the heat of the summer months. For enthusiasts of local movement, the Hardy Trail offers a path through the terrain that rewards the traveler with a closer view of the regional flora and fauna. While many famous figures have emerged from the broader Tennessee region, East Ridge maintains its own identity by fostering a culture of quiet resilience and mutual support. The town hosts various local gatherings throughout the seasons, ensuring that the bonds between neighbors remain as firm as the limestone bedrock upon which the region rests.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ayelet's Style (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 259° W
Pioneer Frontier Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 260° W
Camp Jordan (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 081° E
South Chickamauga Greenway (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 041° NE
Craft Axe Throwing (Theme Park) — 1.6 mi, 100° E
Freedom Church (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 270° W
Illinois State Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 308° NW
Elise Chapin Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 088° E
Iowa Monument (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 252° W
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 161° S
2nd Minnesota Regiment Monument (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 335° NW
Summertime (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 034° NE
Indian Springs State Park (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 122° SE
Louisville & Nashville Historical Society (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 015° N
Southern Railway Historical Assoc (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 015° N
Central of Georgia 349 (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 314° NW
Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 316° NW
Tivoli Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 307° NW
Enterprise South Park Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 036° NE
River Gallery (Arts Centre) — 5.9 mi, 312° NW
Audubon Society Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 314° NW
Baker Street Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 317° NW
Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 311° NW
Tennessee Aquarium Imax 3D Theater (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 310° NW
Booker T. Washington State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 018° N
Prentice Cooper State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 301° NW
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 14.7 mi, 159° S · 752k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 29.0 mi, 090° E · 662k acres

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