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Oakland Tennessee Map

Explore Oakland, 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 Oakland, Tennessee

How to Use This Oakland, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.226102
Longitude	-89.538172
Population	8,936
Density	341.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	37681, 37087, 38060
Area Code	615, 629, 901
County Seat	Somerville
School District	Fayette County School District

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About Oakland, Tennessee

Oakland is a locality in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,936. The population density is 341.2 people per km². Oakland is located at 35.2261°N, 89.5382°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oakland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 37681, 37087, 38060.

Oakland rises from the gentle, sun-drenched plains of western Tennessee, where the earth holds the warmth of long afternoons. It lies 4.1 miles west of Warren, TN (from Warren, TN: bearing 261°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-northwest of Fayette. Black Ankle Creek winds through the quiet lowlands nearby, tracing a path through the quiet soil that sustains the local flora. To the west, the landscape dips toward the soft, fertile expanse of Treadville Bottom, a place where the shadows stretch long and thin as the sun retreats. Lake Tia Khata offers a still, reflective surface just a short distance away, mirroring the shifting colors of the sky. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of The Mountain marks the edge of the world, standing as a silent sentinel over the fields.

Oakland traces its heritage to the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the potential of this productive, inland soil. The local economy finds its footing in the quiet rhythms of regional commerce and the industrious spirit of those who manage the surrounding tracts of land. Small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented trades anchor the day-to-day work, providing a foundation for the families who have built their lives here across generations. The air in the morning often carries the faint, dry scent of cut grass and turned earth, a reminder of the agrarian roots that still influence the pulse of the local industry. Prosperity here is measured in the steady maintenance of homesteads and the reliable operation of local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside.

Oakland maintains a character defined by a deliberate, measured pace that favors neighborly connections over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Visitors seeking the quiet solitude of the outdoors often travel toward Herb Parsons Lake State Forest, where the dense canopy provides a cool sanctuary from the midday heat. The local culture is reflected in the simple gatherings that mark the passing of seasons, where the community congregates to share stories and maintain their shared heritage. While the region is modest, it has provided a quiet backdrop for individuals of note, including the acclaimed author and journalist Shelby Foote, who spent his formative years absorbing the nuances of this specific Tennessee landscape. The atmosphere remains grounded, grounded in the reality of the seasons and the quiet pride of people who appreciate the stillness of a life lived close to the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Herb Parsons Lake State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 7.3 mi, 215° SW
Forrest Park (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 306° NW
The Crossing Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 306° NW
Arlington Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 8.7 mi, 292° W
Wolf River Wildlife Management Area Unit 2 (State Conservation Area) — 10.1 mi, 159° S
William B. Clark Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 178° S
W.C. Johnson Park (Local Park) — 11.8 mi, 218° SW
Harrell Theater (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 215° SW
Morton Museum of Collierville History (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 210° SW
Memphis and Charleston Railroad (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 209° SW
Shelby Farms (Local Conservation Area) — 15.9 mi, 247° SW
Elvis Car (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 247° SW
Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters (Nature Reserve) — 16.6 mi, 247° SW
The Ring of Peace (Public Artwork) — 19.3 mi, 251° W
National Bird Dog Museum (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 122° SE
Field Trial Hall of Fame (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 122° SE
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.9 mi, 035° NE · 23k acres
Third Church of Christ, Scientist (Gallery) — 24.0 mi, 253° W
Tiger Lane (Attraction) — 26.0 mi, 254° W
Zebra (Attraction) — 26.1 mi, 259° W
Giraffe (Attraction) — 26.1 mi, 259° W
Spanish War Memorial (Monument) — 26.2 mi, 255° W
Sophie G. Freidman Memorial (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 258° W
Crosstown Arts (Gallery) — 27.3 mi, 259° W
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.8 mi, 344° N · 25k acres
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 28.1 mi, 155° SE · 156k acres
Stax Museum (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 255° W
Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center (Museum) — 29.4 mi, 261° W
Fort Pillow (State Park) — 32.4 mi, 329° NW
To Fuller (State Park) — 33.4 mi, 252° W

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