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Johnson Tennessee Map

Explore Johnson, 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 Johnson, Tennessee

How to Use This Johnson, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.672296
Longitude	-84.562434
Population	18,243
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37846, 37615
Area Code	865, 731
County Seat	Kingston

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About Johnson, Tennessee

Johnson is a locality in Roane County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 18,243. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Johnson is located at 35.6723°N, 84.5624°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37846, 37615.

Johnson emerges from the quiet, inland landscape as a place defined by the steady presence of the Paint Rock Creek. It lies 10.7 miles east of Scott, TN (from Scott, TN: bearing 83°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northwest of Sweetwater. The earth here possesses a deep, clay-heavy richness, rolling outward to meet the wide, open spaces of the Paint Rock Valley. On the distant horizon, the Cumberland Mountains form a jagged, indigo silhouette against the fading light of late afternoon. Residents often remark on how the air feels heavier near the waterway, carrying the scent of damp soil and ancient stone. Seven miles away, the quiet expanse of Watts Bar Lake offers a stillness that complements the rhythmic flow of the local terrain.

Johnson preserves a modest industrial heritage that has been shaped by the persistent currents of the local economy and the labor of its people. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, focusing on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing that utilized the accessible waterways. Over generations, the local economy shifted toward more diverse trade, though it remains rooted in the practical realities of the regional landscape. Shops and small businesses now define the central thoroughfares, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate, steady growth over rapid expansion. The historical footprint of Johnson is less about grand monuments and more about the endurance of families who have worked the fields and mills for decades. Even today, the hum of commerce is a quiet, reliable pulse that sustains the community through changing seasons.

Johnson reflects a cultural character that prizes self-reliance and a neighborly, unpretentious spirit. Social life often gravitates toward the outdoors, with many residents spending their weekends enjoying the quiet greenery of Engleman Park. While the community maintains a humble profile, its identity is anchored by the shared experiences of those who call the area home. Public gatherings are infrequent but deeply attended, turning local school events or seasonal markets into the primary stages for civic interaction. While no figures of international celebrity claim this specific soil as their origin, the people of Johnson possess a quiet dignity that needs no external validation. The atmosphere remains one of contemplative calm, where the light at dusk settles long and orange over the fields, signaling the end of another day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paint Rock Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 037° NE
Salt & Light (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 141° SE
3 Generation Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.5 mi, 131° SE
Jane Manley Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 317° NW
Fort Southwest Point (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.2 mi, 008° N
Carmichael Inn Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 069° E
Troop 45 (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 309° NW
Mt. Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.6 mi, 324° NW
Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 275° W
Tennessee Valley Theatre (Theatre) — 16.8 mi, 275° W
Spring City Bus/Train Accident Memorial (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 275° W
Cumberland Mountain (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 283° W
Lake Shore (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 011° N
Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 17.9 mi, 101° E · 7,749 acres
Cumberland Trail (State Park) — 17.9 mi, 278° W
Twin Rocks Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.2 mi, 278° W
Morganton (Historic Ruins) — 18.9 mi, 096° E
M60 Tank (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 181° S
Ozone Falls (Attraction) — 20.0 mi, 316° NW
K-25 History Center (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 028° NE
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 108° E
Greenback Castle (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 099° E
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 23.6 mi, 162° S · 662k acres
Head of the Sequatchie River (Attraction) — 26.3 mi, 289° W
Gee Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.7 mi, 171° S · 2,580 acres
Obed Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 27.9 mi, 349° N · 3,160 acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 31.8 mi, 104° E · 521k acres
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 32.0 mi, 114° SE · 19k acres
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 34.5 mi, 154° SE · 533k acres
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 46.5 mi, 348° N · 114k acres

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