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Putnam Tennessee Map

Explore Putnam, 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 Putnam, Tennessee

How to Use This Putnam, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.134602
Longitude	-85.478806
Population	79,979
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	38506, 38501
Area Code	423
County Seat	Cookeville

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About Putnam, Tennessee

Putnam is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 79,979. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Putnam is located at 36.1346°N, 85.4788°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 38506, 38501.

Putnam occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and shadow, where the terrain shifts through subtle gradients of elevation and meadow. It lies 2.3 miles south-southeast of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 147°T), and is situated 4.8 miles northeast of Campbell. The ground here possesses a distinct temperament, marked by the presence of Pigeon Roost Creek a mile away, which draws a thin, reflective line through the soil, and the nearby Rockwell Hollow, where the air seems to hold its breath in the cool, deep shade of the basin. While the distant Cumberland Mountains remain a jagged silhouette against the horizon fifty-six miles to the east, the immediate surroundings of Putnam favor a quieter, grounded topography. Light falls differently here in the late afternoon, casting long, amber-hued fingers across the fields that seem to amplify the stillness of the afternoon.

Settlers arrived in Putnam during an era of westward expansion, carving an existence out of the dense woodlands and fertile clearings that define this part of the state. The founding of Putnam reflected the broader patterns of agrarian movement, as families sought out the promise of reliable water sources and arable earth to sustain their livelihoods. Over the decades, the initial clearings expanded into a more structured grid, with architecture that slowly transitioned from utilitarian cabins to the more permanent brick and timber designs seen today. Putnam carries the quiet weight of these early generations, an invisible architecture of memory that persists in the layout of the streets and the orientation of the oldest homesteads.

Economic life in Putnam remains tethered to a blend of local industry and the steady flow of regional trade, supported by a network of roads that anchor the locality to the surrounding counties. Infrastructure here functions with a deliberate, modest efficiency, serving the needs of a population that values both traditional craft and modern enterprise. The proximity of the Putnam County Fairgrounds provides a central hub for public assembly and local commerce, acting as a focal point for the agricultural and social life of the region. As the day progresses, the hum of local business merges with the rhythm of the academic calendar, as nearby educational institutions foster a steady stream of intellectual and professional activity that sustains the vitality of Putnam.

Cultural life in Putnam finds its expression in the communal gatherings hosted at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, where seasonal events bring residents together to mark the passing of the year. For those seeking the drama of falling water, Burgess Falls remains a significant destination, offering a stark, vertical contrast to the flatter, more pastoral stretches of the surrounding woods. Leisure time is often spent near the quiet edges of City Lake, a place where the water mirrors the sky and provides a sanctuary for reflection. While the professional sports world feels distant, the local passion for collegiate competition is intense, reflecting the deep-seated loyalties common to the region. Putnam persists as a place where the grandeur of nature is not found in the immense or the loud, but in the specific, quiet beauty of a creek bed or the golden light settling over a field at dusk.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Putnam County Fairgrounds (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 294° NW
Putnam County Community Center & Pool (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 351° N
Ensor Sink Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 307° NW
Parkview Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 304° NW
The Pink Elephant (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 295° NW
Sandra Bos (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 322° NW
The Munkey Wrench (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 322° NW
Backdoor Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 333° NW
TTU Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 337° NW
Cane Creek Sportsplex, Ballfields & Recreation Ctr (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 302° NW
Anderson Pond Public Hunting Area (State Resource Management Area) — 7.1 mi, 190° S
Burgess Falls (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 227° SW
Center Hill Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 228° SW
Cummins Falls (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 331° NW
Center Hill Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 228° SW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 330° NW
Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 343° N
Flynn Creek Impact Crater marker (Monument) — 14.5 mi, 314° NW
Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.3 mi, 336° NW
Canoe the Caney - Satellite Location (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 264° W
Virgin Falls Trailhead (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 150° SE
Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 178° S
Carthage Junction Depot (Gallery) — 26.9 mi, 283° W
The Eads Museum (Museum) — 27.5 mi, 285° W
Smith County Heritage Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 287° W
Palace Theater (Theatre) — 28.4 mi, 117° SE
East Point Marina (Attraction) — 29.5 mi, 042° NE
Good Landing Beach (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 035° NE
Old Shelter (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 33.9 mi, 199° S
Old Jail Museum (Museum) — 36.5 mi, 056° NE

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