Explore Harrison, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Harrison, 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 Harrison.
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 | Harrison |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.125044 |
| Longitude | -85.147132 |
| Population | 7,902 |
| Density | 452.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 37341, 37416 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| County Seat | Chattanooga |
| School District | Hamilton County School District |
Harrison occupies a landscape defined by the quiet presence of Dallas Lake, which stretches its calm waters directly against the edges of the land. It lies 5.7 miles east-southeast of Hixson, TN (from Hixson, TN: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northeast of East Ridge. The terrain around Harrison reveals a subtle complexity, where the ground rises into gentle slopes before dipping toward the modest flow of Harrison Branch. Dense woodland provides a verdant backdrop to the daily cycle of light, while the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, serrated silhouette against the eastern horizon. The nearby Prentice Cooper State Forest contributes a deeper sense of wildness to the regional climate, grounding the area in the ancient rhythms of the Tennessee soil. Winder Hollow cuts a distinct path through the local topography, offering a sheltered space where the air often feels cooler and stiller than in the open fields.
Historical patterns in Harrison reflect a reliance on the land, transitioning from early agricultural roots to a modern economy supported by nearby regional industries. The local commerce favors a steady, industrious pace, drawing strength from the proximity of larger hubs while maintaining a distinct identity of its own. Work here often involves a blend of service, logistics, and professional trades, reflecting the broader economic character of the inland region. Growth has been measured, ensuring that the infrastructure remains aligned with the needs of those who call Harrison their place of labor and residence. The stability of the local economy provides a quiet assurance, allowing the community to focus on long-term sustainability rather than the fluctuations of more volatile markets.
Cultural life in Harrison centers on the shared appreciation for the natural environment, particularly the open spaces provided by the Harrison Recreation Area. Residents gather where the land meets the water, finding in these public places a simple venue for reflection and community engagement. While the area does not claim the fame of major metropolitan centers, it maintains a dignified character marked by the everyday contributions of its people. Famous individuals who have shaped the wider cultural landscape of the state often trace their roots to the broader region, but Harrison keeps its own quiet traditions alive through local gatherings and seasonal observances. The atmosphere remains one of understated patience, where the passage of time is measured more by the changing colors of the woods than by the frantic pace of the outside world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrison, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.125044, -85.147132. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Harrison includes the ZIP code (37341, 37416), telephone area code (615), county seat of Hamilton County (Chattanooga), and school district assignment (Hamilton County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |