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Rhea Tennessee Map

Explore Rhea, 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 Rhea, Tennessee

How to Use This Rhea, Tennessee Map

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

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	Rhea
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Rhea County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.592791
Longitude	-84.981754
Population	33,167
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37332, 37370
Area Code	615
County Seat	Dayton

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About Rhea, Tennessee

Rhea is a locality in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 33,167. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Rhea is located at 35.5928°N, 84.9818°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37332, 37370.

Rhea emerges from the quiet intersection of land where the Polecat Branch carves a path through the earth, marking the steady pulse of the terrain. It lies 11.7 miles west-northwest of Meigs, TN (from Meigs, TN: bearing 296°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-northeast of Dayton. The landscape surrounding Rhea remains defined by the presence of T Industries Lake, which settles into the basin with a stillness that mirrors the afternoon sky. To the west, the distant Cumberland Mountains rise against the horizon like a charcoal sketch, providing a constant, shadowed boundary to the view. Travelers find a rugged beauty in the proximity of Yarborough Gulf, where the ground drops away into deep, verdant folds of shade. Hikers often seek the quiet solitude of the Laurel Snow Pocket Designated State Natural Area, where the air retains a cool, damp scent of moss and ancient stone. The nearby Laurel Falls offers a rhythmic cascade of water, providing a sharp, melodic contrast to the hushed stillness of the woods.

Rhea carries the weight of a working history, where the labor of the past laid the foundation for a modest, persistent economy. Agriculture and small-scale manufacturing have long anchored the local livelihood, drawing strength from the fertile soil and the steady flow of regional commerce. The residents of Rhea maintain a focus on traditional industries, valuing the tangible output of their daily efforts over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers. While the proximity to Bledsoe State Forest suggests a landscape dominated by timber and natural resources, the local economy remains focused on the practical needs of the people. Each industry serves as a link to the surrounding land, ensuring that the work performed here remains grounded in the realities of the physical environment. The pace of life in Rhea follows the requirements of the harvest and the shop floor, creating a cycle of productivity that has endured for generations.

Cultural identity in Rhea is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world and the quiet traditions that mark the passing of the seasons. Residents often gather to traverse the Laurel-Snow Trail, finding a shared sense of purpose in the maintenance of the paths that connect them to the wilderness. Notable events in Rhea frequently center on seasonal milestones, where neighbors exchange stories and acknowledge the particular character of their shared home. Though the pace is deliberate, the people possess a sharp clarity of mind and a ready wit that surfaces during local gatherings. History records that William Jennings Bryan, a figure of immense national prominence, left his mark on the broader regional narrative through his involvement in the famous 1925 trial held in the county seat, an event that continues to color the intellectual legacy of the area. Life here rewards those who observe the subtle transitions of the light, finding meaning in the simple, enduring rhythms of a life lived close to the ground.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunny View Ln, Dayton, Tn 37321 (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 138° SE
Laurel Snow Pocket Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 256° W
Cumberland Trail (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 000° N
Chickamauga Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 120° SE
Dayton Municipal Park (Local Park) — 6.8 mi, 188° S
Delaware Park (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 199° S
Clarence Darrow (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 194° S
Rhea County Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 194° S
William Jennings Bryan (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 194° S
Centinnial Park Water Fountain Monument (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 195° S
Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 044° NE
Tennessee Valley Theatre (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 044° NE
Cumberland Mountain (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 033° NE
Head of the Sequatchie River (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 354° N
Bledsoe State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 15.7 mi, 304° NW
Flat Top Mountain Farm (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 223° SW
George Hole (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 283° W
Jane Manley Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 052° NE
Whale Face Rock (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 284° W
Site #4 - Incline Control House (Historic Ruins) — 24.3 mi, 208° SW
Site #6 - Mule Barn (Historic Ruins) — 24.4 mi, 209° SW
Palace Theater (Theatre) — 24.6 mi, 354° N
Salt & Light (Arts Centre) — 28.2 mi, 090° E
Burritt Alumni Museum (Museum) — 29.0 mi, 292° W
3 Generation Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 29.2 mi, 089° E
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 33.8 mi, 132° SE · 662k acres
Gee Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 34.7 mi, 133° SE · 2,580 acres
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 44.5 mi, 160° S · 752k acres
Cohutta Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 46.2 mi, 155° SE · 37k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 54.5 mi, 092° E · 521k acres

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