Oakdale Tennessee Map
Oakdale, Putnam County
Oakdale, Tennessee — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oakdale, Putnam County.
Interactive Map of Oakdale, Tennessee
| City | Oakdale |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Putnam |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.218393 |
| Longitude | -85.561088 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Oakdale, Tennessee
Oakdale is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. Oakdale is located at 36.2184°N, 85.5611°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37748.0.
Oakdale, a settlement etched into the Cumberland Plateau, exhales the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 5.1 miles north-west of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 319°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Putnam. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense deciduous forests that blaze with crimson and gold in autumn, cradle the landscape, their slopes often cloaked in a gentle mist that softens the edges of the world. The air here carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of altitude and distance from the clamor of larger cities. Small creeks, their water clear and cool, thread their way through the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the days, while the sturdy, weathered wood of its older structures lends a quiet dignity to the passing years. This corner of Putnam County carries the deep imprint of its past, a history woven from the threads of coal mining and timber. For generations, the earth yielded its bounty, shaping the lives and livelihoods of the families who called Oakdale home, a heritage still visible in the stoic faces and the enduring resilience of its people. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, a spirit of industry persists, finding new expressions in small businesses and agriculture that tend the fertile soil. The nearby waters, remnants of ancient geological forces, offer a quiet invitation for reflection, a reminder of the enduring power of nature that continues to shape the character of Oakdale.
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About This Oakdale Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakdale, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oakdale and Putnam County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oakdale is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Oakdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
