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Monroe Tennessee Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Tennessee

How to Use This Monroe, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.437008
Longitude	-85.242462
Population	46,545
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38573, 37354
Area Code	423, 615
County Seat	Livingston

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About Monroe, Tennessee

Monroe is a locality in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 46,545. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 36.4370°N, 85.2425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 38573, 37354.

Monroe occupies a quiet reach of the Tennessee landscape where the land folds into gentle, verdant slopes. It lies 13.4 miles northwest of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southwest of Pickett. The topography is defined by the modest descent of Marr Branch, which meanders through the surrounding woods and fields. To the west, the quiet depths of Dale Hollow Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the changing sky throughout the seasons. The horizon is marked by the distant presence of the Cumberland Mountains, providing a steady, blue-tinted boundary to the east. Residents often watch the evening light settle into Crawford Hollow, where the shadows lengthen with an intentional, slow grace.

Monroe emerged from the necessity of agrarian life, where the soil dictated the rhythm of early settlement and the endurance of its people. The local economy remains tethered to the land and the modest industries that process the bounty of the region. Forestry and small-scale manufacturing provide a steady pulse for the inhabitants who value the labor of their own hands. Commerce here moves at the pace of the seasons, favoring consistency over the frantic demands of larger centers. Those who dwell in Monroe understand that true stability is found in the quiet persistence of local trade and the stewardship of the fields. Economic life here is a reflection of a culture that prioritizes deep roots and the preservation of traditional crafts.

Monroe carries the character of a place that values its own silence and the company of neighbors. The Dale Hollow Recreation Area serves as a primary gathering point, offering a space where the community interacts with the natural features of the landscape. Life here is punctuated by the simple observations of the day—the way the air cools as the sun slips behind the ridge or the sound of the wind through the trees. While Monroe does not seek the clamor of national attention, it remains a place of singular focus and steady temperament. People here find contentment in the familiar, preferring the integrity of their daily work to the shifting tides of external trends. The identity of the place is built upon this quiet resolve, standing as a testament to the enduring nature of life in this specific part of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dale Hollow Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 006° N
Dale Hollow Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 010° N
Alpine Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 172° S
Jackson Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 314° NW
Livingston City Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 227° SW
Standing Stone State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Resource Management Area) — 5.9 mi, 273° W
Standing Stone State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.9 mi, 275° W
East Point Marina (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 082° E
Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 043° NE
Launch Site For Kayak (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 034° NE
Sunset Marina (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 035° NE
Standing Stone (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 275° W
Alpine Mountains Matrix Conservation Area Fee (Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 112° E
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 13.4 mi, 346° N
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 092° E
Sgt. Alvin C. York Memorial (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 064° NE
Picnic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.8 mi, 235° SW
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 22.2 mi, 085° E · 114k acres
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 23.0 mi, 219° SW
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 219° SW
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 23.4 mi, 060° NE · 564k acres
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 23.9 mi, 218° SW
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 23.9 mi, 218° SW
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 25.1 mi, 218° SW
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 25.9 mi, 245° SW
Massengale Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 30.7 mi, 101° E
Wayne County Historic Theater (Cinema) — 34.8 mi, 039° NE
Wayne County Historical Museum (Museum) — 34.9 mi, 039° NE
Palace Theater (Theatre) — 35.9 mi, 160° S
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 41.4 mi, 252° W

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