Explore Hawkins, 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 Hawkins, 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 Hawkins.
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 | Hawkins |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hawkins County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.444555 |
| Longitude | -82.950156 |
| Population | 57,054 |
| Density | 55.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 37857, 37665 |
| Area Code | 865, 731 |
| County Seat | Rogersville |
Hawkins emerges from the quiet, verdant folds of the Tennessee landscape where the water of Big Creek traces a persistent path through the earth. It lies 18.3 miles west-southwest of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 241°T), and is situated 4.0 miles northeast of Rogersville. The air here holds a particular, heavy clarity, especially when the light of the late afternoon catches the dust motes above the fields, lending a golden, almost tactile quality to the atmosphere. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, a jagged reminder of the broader geological drama that defines this region. Just a mile away, the expansive, sheltered basin of Stanley Valley creates a cradle for the local terrain, while the nearby surface of Cherokee Lake mirrors the changing skies, providing a reflective stillness that balances the steady, rhythmic movement of the creek.
Hawkins developed as a reflection of the persistence required to cultivate the rugged, limestone-rich soil of the Appalachian foothills. Early settlers recognized the value of the proximity to reliable water sources and the natural shelter provided by the surrounding topography, establishing a life tethered to the cycles of the seasons. The architecture and the layout of the streets carry the quiet evidence of those who arrived generations ago, building their foundations upon the bedrock and shaping the land to serve their basic needs. This history is not preserved in grand monuments but in the enduring way the community continues to occupy this space, honoring a legacy of self-reliance that remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned character of the older structures that still stand.
Hawkins sustains itself through an economy that balances traditional labor with the modern demands of regional industry and trade. Infrastructure remains modest yet functional, providing the necessary arteries for commerce to move through the valley, while local institutions—including the nearby educational facilities that serve the wider region—provide a steady influx of intellectual and professional energy. The rhythm of the work day is punctuated by the steady hum of commerce that flows along the primary routes, connecting the residents to the broader economic life of the state. Employment centers around the manufacturing and agricultural sectors, which draw upon the natural resources of the surrounding landscape, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains firmly grounded in the physical realities of the terrain.
Hawkins fosters a culture that prioritizes the shared experiences of its people, often gathering at Rogersville City Park for seasonal activities and community events. While the residents often look toward the larger regional universities and professional sports teams of the state for athletic entertainment, the local spirit is defined by a deep appreciation for the natural environment and the seasonal festivals that mark the passage of time. There is a distinct, understated pride in the quiet life afforded by this landscape, where the beauty of a morning frost over the fields or the sound of the creek serves as a primary cultural touchstone. Famous figures who have emerged from this region often carry with them a certain resilience, a trait common to those raised in the shadow of the mountains, reflecting the steady, grounded nature of the people who call Hawkins home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hawkins, Tennessee. Coordinates: 36.444555, -82.950156. 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 Hawkins includes the ZIP code (37857, 37665), telephone area code (865, 731), county seat of Hawkins County (Rogersville), and school district assignment.
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. |