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Knox Tennessee Map

Explore Knox, 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 Knox, Tennessee

How to Use This Knox, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.018693
Longitude	-83.847302
Population	470,313
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37924, 37901
Area Code	865
County Seat	Knoxville

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About Knox, Tennessee

Knox is a locality in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 470,313, Knox is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Knox is located at 36.0187°N, 83.8473°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37924, 37901.

Knox marks the transition between the low-lying plains and the rise of the eastern terrain, characterized by a topography that invites the morning mist to linger in its hollows. It lies 5.7 miles northeast of Knoxville, TN (from Knoxville, TN: bearing 46°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-southwest of Mascot. Love Creek winds through the immediate landscape, its waters carving a path that defines the local drainage and gives the land a verdant, moisture-rich character. To the west, the horizon is anchored by the blue-shadowed silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains, which stand as a constant, silent presence against the sky. The soil here, rich and dark, supports a dense mosaic of vegetation, while the proximity of Grassy Valley creates a shallow basin that catches the golden, heavy light of late afternoon, turning the fields into a study of amber and deep shadow.

Founding narratives of Knox speak to the ambition of early settlers who recognized the strategic value of the terrain, moving inland to establish a foothold where the land provided both shelter and passage. Those who first arrived sought to harness the natural resources of the region, clearing the dense timber and preparing the earth for the steady rhythm of agricultural life. Over the decades, the settlement evolved from a collection of homesteads into a more structured society, its growth dictated by the necessity of navigating the local creeks and ridges. The legacy of these early inhabitants remains visible in the way the streets follow the natural contours of the ground, avoiding the steepest inclines in favor of the path of least resistance.

Economic life in Knox is anchored by a blend of long-standing regional industry and the intellectual climate fostered by local institutions of higher learning. The proximity of the Norris Forestry Research Area provides a foundation for environmental study and resource management, grounding the local economy in the scientific stewardship of the land. Infrastructure here is designed to support a steady, deliberate flow of commerce, with roads that connect the local markets to the broader transit networks of the state. Because of the presence of nearby universities, the town maintains a dual character, balancing the pragmatic needs of modern trade with the inquisitive, restless energy of a student population that is always looking toward the horizon.

Cultural expression in Knox finds its rhythm in the communal gatherings at Spring Place Park, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of public life. The local affection for college sports is an essential thread in the social fabric, drawing crowds that transform the atmosphere into one of shared intensity and tradition. Residents often frequent the shores of Beaman Lake to find quietude, watching the way the surface reflects the changing colors of the canopy throughout the year. While the town remains grounded in its own specific identity, it honors the legacy of its most recognized figures through the preservation of local landmarks and the continued support of the arts, ensuring that the spirit of the place remains as distinct as the landscape that defines it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Spring Place Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 287° W
Holston Chilhowee Ballfields (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 128° SE
The Muse Knoxville (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 236° SW
Claude Walker Park And Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 224° SW
Forks Of The River Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 163° S
Ramsey House Visitor Center (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 159° S
Ramsey House Plantation (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 159° S
Christian-Newsom Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 241° SW
Forks Of The River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 180° S
Ijams Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 194° S
Winstead Mansion (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 225° SW
Fort Loudoun Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 208° SW
Alex Haley Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 224° SW
Governor Ned Mcwherter Riverside Landing Park (State Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 216° SW
Broadway Studios and Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 240° SW
Wimmer Stadium (Stadium) — 4.9 mi, 237° SW
Old City Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 230° SW
Tennessee Monument (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 236° SW
University of Tennessee Knoxville art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 230° SW
Million Dollar Fire (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 228° SW
Knox Selfie Lab (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 230° SW
Regal Theater (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 227° SW
Knoxville Historic Train (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 224° SW
Ancient Lore Village at Boyd Hollow (Theme Park) — 6.9 mi, 178° S
River Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 220° SW
University of Tennessee Agriculture Farm Mound (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 226° SW
Seven Islands (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 120° SE
Big Ridge State Park (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 344° N
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 20.6 mi, 176° S · 521k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 34.8 mi, 199° S · 662k acres

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