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Macon Tennessee Map

Explore Macon, 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 Macon, Tennessee

How to Use This Macon, Tennessee Map

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

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	Macon
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Fayette County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.153144
Longitude	-89.489798
Population	24,004
Density	35.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38060, 38048, 37110
Area Code	901, 615
County Seat	Somerville

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About Macon, Tennessee

Macon is a locality in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 24,004. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Macon is located at 35.1531°N, 89.4898°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38060, 38048, 37110.

Macon occupies a quiet expanse of the Tennessee landscape where the horizon remains defined by the gentle rise of open fields and woodland. It lies 2.1 miles north-northwest of Fayette, TN (from Fayette, TN: bearing 335°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-southwest of Warren. The earth here holds a subtle, fertile richness, particularly as one nears the waters of Shaws Creek just a mile away. Travelers often remark upon the quality of the golden light at dusk, which settles softly over the local terrain and transforms the fields into a canvas of deep ochre. To the north, the distant silhouette of The Mountain provides a faint, grounding anchor for the view, while the lush greenery of the Wolf River Wildlife Management Area Unit 2 sits only four miles out. Those seeking the stillness of standing water may wander two miles to the banks of Double W Ranch Lake, a place where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp soil and wild grasses.

Macon retains the quiet, deliberate pace of a settlement built upon the foundations of agriculture and traditional land stewardship. The local economy persists as a reflection of the surrounding soil, focusing primarily on farming and modest trade that sustains the daily needs of residents. History here is marked by the steady, unpretentious labor of generations who shaped the fields and cleared the timber to make space for homesteads. Small businesses continue to serve as the pillars of local life, prioritizing long-standing relationships over the rapid expansion seen in larger, more frantic hubs. The rhythm of the work day flows in harmony with the changing seasons, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains tethered to the cycles of the earth.

Macon carries a character defined by its independence and a profound respect for the privacy of its neighbors. Public life often centers around the seasonal gatherings that bring people together to celebrate harvests or community milestones, reflecting a culture that values shared experience without the need for grand displays. While the locale remains modest in its architecture, the simplicity of its structures allows the natural beauty of the surrounding plains to take center stage. Residents often find their peace in the quietude of the afternoons, a stillness that is rarely broken by the noise of modern excess. The spirit of the place is one of quiet endurance, where the values of the past are kept alive through the simple, honest actions of those who live here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wolf River Wildlife Management Area Unit 2 (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 168° S
William B. Clark Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 198° S
Herb Parsons Lake State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 261° W
Greenbelt (Local Park) — 10.6 mi, 236° SW
W.C. Johnson Park (Local Park) — 10.8 mi, 246° SW
Harrell Theater (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 239° SW
Morton Museum of Collierville History (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 233° SW
Memphis and Charleston Railroad (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 232° SW
The Crossing Amphitheater (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 316° NW
Elvis Car (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 266° W
Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters (Nature Reserve) — 18.0 mi, 265° W
National Bird Dog Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 113° SE
Field Trial Hall of Fame (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 113° SE
The Ring of Peace (Public Artwork) — 21.0 mi, 266° W
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 22.3 mi, 155° SE · 156k acres
Third Church of Christ, Scientist (Gallery) — 25.8 mi, 266° W
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.5 mi, 026° NE · 23k acres
Tiger Lane (Attraction) — 27.8 mi, 266° W
Spanish War Memorial (Monument) — 28.1 mi, 266° W
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.4 mi, 342° N · 25k acres

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