Oakdale Tennessee Map

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.

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.

About This Oakdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakdale, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.218393, -85.561088. 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.

Detailed location data for Oakdale includes the ZIP code (37188), telephone area code (423, 865), county seat of Putnam County (Cookeville), and school district assignment (Morgan County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.