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Jonesborough Tennessee Map

Explore Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough, Tennessee

How to Use This Jonesborough, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.294272
Longitude	-82.473479
Population	5,860
Density	439.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	37659
Area Code	731
County Seat	Jonesborough
School District	Washington County School District

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About Jonesborough, Tennessee

Jonesborough is a locality in Washington County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,860. The population density is 439.4 people per km². Jonesborough is located at 36.2943°N, 82.4735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jonesborough is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 37659.

Jonesborough reveals its character through the quiet, persistent flow of Little Limestone Creek as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 3.6 miles southeast of Washington, TN (from Washington, TN: bearing 136°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Johnson City. The surrounding terrain consists of soft, agrarian swells of earth that seem to breathe with the changing seasons of the Tennessee interior. To the east, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains rise against the horizon like a jagged, ink-blue promise of wilder country. Residents often find respite at Stage Road Park, where the afternoon shadows grow long and thin across the grass. Not far from the center, the peaceful waters of Waller Pond offer a reflective stillness that mirrors the vast, open sky above the Sugar Hollow basin.

Jonesborough carries the weight of its early years in the weathered brick of its architecture, reflecting a time when the frontier pushed steadily toward the setting sun. The local economy grew from these foundational roots, evolving from simple trade and agriculture into a modern hub that values the preservation of its tangible history. Artisans and small enterprises now populate the district, maintaining a focus on craftsmanship that honors the industry of those who first cleared the timber. While the pace remains deliberate, the commercial life of Jonesborough continues to adapt, drawing strength from a tradition of self-reliance. This economic resilience keeps the local spirit tethered to the land while allowing for a steady, measured growth.

Cultural life in Jonesborough thrives on the oral tradition of storytelling, a practice that defines the local temperament and invites visitors into the slow rhythm of the region. The town serves as a gathering place where the spoken word is treated with the same reverence as the historic buildings lining the main thoroughfare. Visitors often gravitate toward the Pinnacle Tower Trail when they seek a more strenuous engagement with the rugged geography that defines the wider area. Notable figures like the pioneering politician Davy Crockett are frequently associated with the broader cultural legacy of this region, grounding the identity of the people in a sense of enduring grit. Every local event serves as a reminder that the character of Jonesborough is built not on grand gestures, but on the consistent, daily observation of community and heritage.

Nearby Outdoor Places

International Storytelling Center (Theatre) — 0.0 mi, 275° W
The Jackson Theatre (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 231° SW
Stage Road Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 121° SE
Jonesborough Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 253° W
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 146° SE
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 146° SE · 662k acres
Junaluska (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 066° NE
Liberty Bell Complex (Local Recreation) — 5.6 mi, 069° E
Johnson City - Washington County, TN Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 076° E
Carillion (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 084° E
Johnson City Sign (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 076° E
Fischman Gallery (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 077° E
Downtown Square Breezeway (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 077° E
Bumpus Cove Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 182° S
Tipton Cemetery (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 089° E
Sampson Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.4 mi, 197° S · 11k acres
Davy Crockett Birthplace (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 238° SW
David Crockett Museum (Museum) — 11.9 mi, 240° SW
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Interpretive Exhibit (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 074° E
Unaka Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.9 mi, 145° SE · 4,472 acres
Warriors Path (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 359° N
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 14.1 mi, 157° SE · 511k acres
State Line Drive-in Movie Theater (Cinema) — 15.3 mi, 083° E
Kingsport Aquatic Center (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 341° N
Cliffside Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.5 mi, 333° NW
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art (Gallery) — 18.1 mi, 345° N
Kingsport Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 18.2 mi, 345° N
Wautauga Dam (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 084° E
Jackson's Camp (Historic Ruins) — 21.9 mi, 035° NE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 50.6 mi, 225° SW · 521k acres

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