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Montgomery Tennessee Map

Explore Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, Tennessee

How to Use This Montgomery, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.325912
Longitude	-84.370767
Population	199,322
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38311, 37756, 37040
Area Code	865, 615, 629
County Seat	Decaturville

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About Montgomery, Tennessee

Montgomery is a locality in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 199,322, Montgomery is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Montgomery is located at 36.3259°N, 84.3708°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38311, 37756, 37040.

Montgomery occupies a quiet expanse of land defined by the persistent, winding presence of Thurman Creek. It lies 24.8 miles north-northeast of Hardin, TN (from Hardin, TN: bearing 12°T), and is situated 18.5 miles southeast of Lexington. The terrain surrounding Montgomery unfolds as a series of subtle rises and depressions, where the golden light of late afternoon catches the tall, dry grasses and deepens the shadows cast by the dense timber. To the distant west, the elevated terrain of Phillip Ridge provides a steady, silent anchor to the horizon, marking the limit of the local vista. Nearby, the landscape softens into the low-lying expanse of Grayfield Hollow, a place where the air hangs heavy and cool during the transition into night.

Montgomery emerged from the early efforts of settlers who recognized the utility of the fertile soil and the reliable flow of water nearby. These initial inhabitants built their lives around the rhythms of the seasons, establishing homesteads that gradually coalesced into a recognizable center of trade and social exchange. The legacy of those early years remains visible in the orientation of the older thoroughfares and the placement of original homesteads that still stand as quiet observers of the passage of time. Throughout its formative decades, Montgomery acted as a vital node for those traveling between the more rugged interior and the broader, flatter reaches of the state.

Economic life in Montgomery centers on the intersection of agricultural production and regional commerce, supported by a network of roads that facilitate the movement of goods and people. While the local industry remains largely rooted in the cultivation of the surrounding plains, modern infrastructure has allowed for a steady integration with the broader regional economy. Educational opportunities are accessible to residents who seek advancement, with local institutions providing a foundation for those entering the workforce or pursuing specialized training. The pulse of daily life is regulated by the demands of these primary sectors, ensuring that Montgomery retains a steady, industrious character that values practical skill and long-term stability.

Social life in Montgomery finds its focus in communal gatherings and the observation of seasonal milestones that draw residents together in shared celebration. The proximity of the Carroll Cabin Barrens Designated State Natural Area offers a space for reflection and movement, while the path of the Largo Trail invites those who wish to traverse the woods on foot. Visitors and locals alike often look toward Kentucky Lake for recreation, finding in its expansive presence a sense of stillness that complements the terrestrial landscape. While Montgomery does not host major professional sports franchises, the enthusiasm for regional athletics remains a constant undercurrent in the social fabric, reflecting a broader commitment to the local spirit and the quiet, enduring beauty of the Tennessee landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 353° N
Train Cars (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 276° W
Winona General Store (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 310° NW
Cove Lake (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 097° E
Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 8.0 mi, 030° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 8.8 mi, 311° NW
Frozen Head (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 216° SW
Abandoned Train (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 183° S
Why Miners Fought (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 125° SE
Convict Lease System (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 125° SE
Militia Hill (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 125° SE
Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.9 mi, 107° E · 5,964 acres
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 14.1 mi, 300° NW · 114k acres
Norris Dam Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.9 mi, 115° SE
Norris Dam Visitor Center (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 114° SE
Massengale Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 18.4 mi, 276° W
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 18.5 mi, 001° N · 564k acres
Agee (Historic Ruins) — 18.9 mi, 095° E
Museum of Appalachia (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 121° SE
Tackett Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 19.8 mi, 065° NE
Lulu's Epoxitorium (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 139° SE
Oak Ridge Children's Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 165° S
Oak Ridge Playhouse (Theatre) — 21.8 mi, 160° S
The Oak Ridge History Museum (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 165° S
American Museum of Science and Energy (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 163° S
Obed Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 22.9 mi, 223° SW · 3,160 acres
K-25 History Center (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 183° S
Beaver Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 36.0 mi, 351° N · 4,854 acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 51.4 mi, 147° SE · 521k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 55.8 mi, 167° S · 662k acres

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