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Hamilton Tennessee Map

Explore Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Tennessee

How to Use This Hamilton, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.498714
Longitude	-82.261524
Population	367,804
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37618, 37402
Area Code	731, 615
County Seat	Blountville

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About Hamilton, Tennessee

Hamilton is a locality in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 367,804, Hamilton is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Hamilton is located at 36.4987°N, 82.2615°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37618, 37402.

Hamilton occupies a quiet expanse of the Tennessee landscape where the earth rises and falls in long, rhythmic folds of green and brown. It lies 4.7 miles east of Sullivan, TN (from Sullivan, TN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-southwest of Bristol. The light at dusk here possesses a particular quality, filtering through the foliage to cast long, slender shadows that stretch across the fields like ink on parchment. Hamilton sits in close proximity to the modest, winding path of Beaver Creek, which moves with a steady, quiet persistence through the terrain, while the nearby McClellan Hollow offers a sheltered basin where the air often hangs heavy and cool. On the distant horizon, the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a jagged, violet outline that defines the edge of the world, reminding those in Hamilton of the ancient, slow-moving geology that holds this region in its grip.

Founding narratives of Hamilton reflect the determined spirit of early settlers who sought to carve a life from the dense, fertile woodland and the stubborn, rocky soil. These pioneers looked to the land for sustenance, building their lives around the seasonal cycles of the earth and the reliable flow of local water sources. Over the years, Hamilton grew from a collection of modest homesteads into a place defined by a persistent, quiet endurance, where the architecture still mirrors the pragmatic needs of those who first cleared the brush. The history of Hamilton remains etched in the simple, sturdy foundations of its older structures, serving as a silent record of the families who chose to remain when others moved on toward the western frontier.

Economic life in Hamilton draws its strength from the industrious nature of its inhabitants and the steady pulse of local commerce that sustains the daily needs of the population. While the landscape is dominated by the quiet productivity of the land, infrastructure connects Hamilton to broader regional markets, allowing for a modest exchange of goods and services that keeps the local economy functioning with a reliable, predictable tempo. Education remains a cornerstone of the future here, with nearby institutions providing the intellectual fiber necessary for the next generation to navigate a changing world. Within the boundaries of Hamilton, the infrastructure is maintained with a care that speaks to a collective desire for order, ensuring that the passage of people and ideas remains fluid and efficient.

Culture in Hamilton unfolds in the small, meaningful gatherings that mark the passing of the year, from local festivals that celebrate the harvest to the quiet, communal appreciation of the changing seasons. Residents often seek recreation at Whitetop Creek Park, where the trees provide a canopy for those looking to escape the intensity of a summer afternoon, or they might venture out to traverse the Old Dug Trail when the autumn air turns crisp and clear. While the proximity to the shimmering expanse of Boone Lake offers a place for reflection and leisure, the true character of Hamilton is found in the everyday interactions of its people. Life in Hamilton moves at a pace that allows for observation, encouraging a deep familiarity with the land and a quiet, steadfast loyalty to the place itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Whitetop Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 061° NE
Bristol Thunder Valley Dragway (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 027° NE
City Of Bristol (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 002° N
Jackson's Camp (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 011° N
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 140° SE
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 141° SE · 662k acres
Big Springs Public Hunting Area (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 092° E
Gross/morrel Homestead (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 064° NE
The Foundation Event Facility (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 033° NE
Paramount Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 033° NE
Theatre Bristol (Theatre) — 8.0 mi, 033° NE
Veterans War Memorial (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 033° NE
Memorial Tower (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 044° NE
Bristol Caverns (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 066° NE
Sycamore Shoals (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 177° S
Warriors Path (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 270° W
State Line Drive-in Movie Theater (Cinema) — 12.7 mi, 165° S
Big Laurel Branch Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.0 mi, 144° SE · 11k acres
Johnson City Sign (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 202° S
Fischman Gallery (Gallery) — 13.5 mi, 202° S
Downtown Square Breezeway (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 202° S
Junaluska (Public Artwork) — 13.8 mi, 210° SW
NCG Kingsport 11 (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 278° W
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 15.7 mi, 065° NE · 733k acres
Pond Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.7 mi, 152° SE · 6,920 acres
C.R. "Doodle" White Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.4 mi, 139° SE
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art (Gallery) — 16.9 mi, 281° W
International Storytelling Center (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 220° SW
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 23.6 mi, 070° E · 155k acres
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 26.9 mi, 071° E · 110k acres

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