Oakland Tennessee Map
Oakland, Putnam County
Oakland, 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 Oakland, Putnam County.
Interactive Map of Oakland, Tennessee
| City | Oakland |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Putnam |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.200894 |
| Longitude | -85.518031 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Oakland, Tennessee
Oakland is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. Oakland is located at 36.2009°N, 85.5180°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38060.0.
Oakland sprawls across a gentle, rolling terrain where the Cumberland Plateau begins its stoic descent. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-west of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 341°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of Putnam. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, often a deep, rich brown after a spring rain, giving way to dense stands of hardwood forest that cloak the hillsides in varying shades of green. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, slanting through the trees and illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air above the unpaved lanes that snake between farmsteads. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs untamed over weathered fences. A quietude reigns, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the occasional rumble of a pickup truck, a sound that seems to absorb into the very quiet of the place. The history of Oakland is tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom trace their lineage back to the early settlers who sought opportunity in these Appalachian foothills. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Oakland, with families tending to the land, raising livestock and cultivating crops that have sustained them through changing times. While industry has made its presence felt in the broader region, Oakland itself retains a character defined by its agricultural roots and a close-knit community where neighbors still lend a hand. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this connection to the land and the simple, honest work it provides, fostering a pace of life that allows for thoughtful conversation and a genuine appreciation for the enduring beauty of the Tennessee landscape.
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About This Oakland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakland, 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 Oakland and Putnam County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oakland 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 Oakland 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. |
