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Pickett Tennessee Map

Explore Pickett, 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 Pickett, Tennessee

How to Use This Pickett, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.554109
Longitude	-85.147936
Population	5,077
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38549, 38579
Area Code	423
County Seat	Byrdstown

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About Pickett, Tennessee

Pickett is a locality in Pickett County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,077. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Pickett is located at 36.5541°N, 85.1479°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38549, 38579.

Pickett resides within a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Pendergrass Creek as it winds through the verdant terrain. It lies 9.6 miles north-northeast of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 33°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Cooper. The land here unfolds in a series of gentle swells and sheltered hollows, with Horsetrough Hollow serving as a natural basin that catches the soft morning mist. To the far horizon, the silhouette of the Cumberland Mountains anchors the view, providing a steady, distant boundary to the expansive sky. The light at dusk settles over the fields in long, amber ribbons, illuminating the quiet growth of the surrounding woods. Pickett maintains a deep connection to this earth, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the slow, deliberate pace of the day.

Pickett grew from the necessity of timber and the rugged self-reliance of those who first settled these wooded ridges. The local economy has long been anchored by the extraction of natural resources and the careful stewardship of the surrounding timberlands. Small-scale agriculture remains a quiet pillar of the region, with farmers tending to fields that have yielded crops for generations. Industry here is modest and deliberate, focused on the processing of raw materials that the local landscape provides in abundance. The history of the area is written in the texture of the soil and the legacy of the families who built their lives amidst these hills. Pickett serves as a testament to the endurance of a life built on physical labor and a keen understanding of the local geography.

Cultural life in Pickett centers on the shared experiences of neighbors and the preservation of traditions that honor the land. The Dale Hollow Recreation Area draws visitors who seek the quiet waters of Dale Hollow Lake, offering a place for reflection rather than spectacle. Community events often gather residents to celebrate the harvest or the simple turning of the year, fostering a spirit of mutual support. While the area is largely defined by its rural character, it remains a place of genuine stillness where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. No singular, famous figure dominates the local identity, as the focus remains on the collective stories of the people who call this place home. Pickett offers a sanctuary for those who value the quietude of a landscape that asks for little and provides a profound sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dale Hollow Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 200° S
Dale Hollow Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 196° S
Sunset Marina (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 203° SW
Launch Site For Kayak (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 209° SW
Cordell Hull (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 312° NW
Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 187° S
Dale Hollow Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 351° N
Wolf River Marina (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 330° NW
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 310° NW
Sgt. Alvin C. York Memorial (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 092° E
Alpine Mountains Matrix Conservation Area Fee (Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 155° SE
Pickett State Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Resource Management Area) — 11.7 mi, 078° E
Pickett State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 11.8 mi, 078° E
Jim Creek (Local Recreation) — 12.6 mi, 090° E
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 126° SE
Lake Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.0 mi, 007° N
Standing Stone State Park (Public Artwork) — 15.3 mi, 220° SW
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 15.4 mi, 076° E · 564k acres
Mesa Top Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.2 mi, 094° E
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.7 mi, 108° E · 114k acres
Wayne County Doughboy (Monument) — 25.2 mi, 041° NE
Wayne County Historic Theater (Cinema) — 25.3 mi, 041° NE
Wayne County Historical Museum (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 041° NE
Rugby's Hidden History (Monument) — 28.0 mi, 118° SE
Massengale Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 28.5 mi, 119° SE
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 32.9 mi, 217° SW
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 33.5 mi, 217° SW
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 33.6 mi, 217° SW
Palace Theater (Theatre) — 42.5 mi, 171° S
Showplace Cinemas (Cinema) — 44.1 mi, 041° NE

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