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Ripley Tennessee Map

Explore Ripley, 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 Ripley, Tennessee

How to Use This Ripley, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.745355
Longitude	-89.529797
Population	7,800
Density	234.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	38063
Area Code	901
County Seat	Ripley
School District	Lauderdale County School District

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About Ripley, Tennessee

Ripley is a locality in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 234.0 people per km². Ripley is located at 35.7454°N, 89.5298°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ripley is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 38063.

Ripley reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of fertile plains and the subtle, rhythmic pulse of agricultural life. It lies 7.9 miles east-southeast of Lauderdale, TN (from Lauderdale, TN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 13.3 miles west-northwest of Haywood. The horizon remains largely unbroken by significant elevation, though the distant silhouette of Sandy Ridge offers a faint, jagged reminder of the wider world far to the east. Fain Spring Creek meanders through the periphery, its waters providing a steady, silent companionship to the fields that stretch toward the horizon. Residents often find respite at Unknown Park, where the canopy provides a cool sanctuary from the midday heat. During the golden hour, the light stretches across the open expanses, turning the earth into a deep, rich ochre that feels both ancient and immediate. Cane Creek Lake Number Nineteen rests nearby, a tranquil basin that mirrors the vast, shifting clouds of the Tennessee sky.

Ripley claims a heritage deeply rooted in the cultivation of the land, where the labor of generations has shaped the local economy into a resilient engine of commerce and production. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of industry, with the harvest serving as a vital heartbeat that echoes through the streets. Small-scale manufacturing and trade have long provided the economic fiber that sustains families and supports the steady growth of the local market. Merchants and farmers continue to navigate the complexities of modern commerce while maintaining a profound connection to the traditional methods that first established the settlement. Even as new enterprises emerge, the enduring legacy of the regional agricultural trade remains the primary architect of the local prosperity. This balance between historical practice and economic adaptation defines the way Ripley conducts its daily affairs.

Ripley possesses a cultural character defined by a deliberate, thoughtful pace and a community spirit that values the strength of individual ties. The architecture of the town center reflects a modest, functional elegance, anchored by landmarks that have witnessed the slow, steady progression of decades. Local events frequently bring the populace together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that transcends the ordinary demands of life. While the town remains quiet, it has occasionally produced individuals who have made a mark on the national stage, such as the accomplished musician Tina Turner, whose early life in the region left an indelible imprint on her artistic development. Visitors often remark on the distinct quality of the air, which carries a faint, earthy sweetness during the changing of the seasons. Those who spend time in Ripley come to recognize that the true beauty of the place lies not in grand spectacles, but in the steadfast, honest nature of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 328° NW
Ripley City Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 228° SW
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 319° NW · 43k acres
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 211° SW · 25k acres
Chickasaw Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 334° NW
John Tully Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 277° W
Tennessee Historical Marker 4D 36 (Monument) — 13.7 mi, 069° E
John Tully State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 13.8 mi, 251° W
Fort Pillow (State Park) — 17.8 mi, 246° SW
Billy Tripp's Mindfield (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 125° SE
Tina Turner (Public Artwork) — 18.7 mi, 125° SE
Fallen Firefighter Memorial (Monument) — 21.3 mi, 022° N
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 21.4 mi, 022° N
Dyer County Historical Society (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 022° N
Burgess Chapel School (Historic Ruins) — 21.7 mi, 015° N
Cooter Auxillary Army Airfield (Historic Ruins) — 24.6 mi, 325° NW
The Crossing Amphitheater (Theatre) — 31.8 mi, 193° S
Big Lake (State Recreation Area) — 32.0 mi, 291° W
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 33.5 mi, 289° W · 2,280 acres
Trenton Teapot Museum (Museum) — 36.7 mi, 064° NE
Art in the Village (Gallery) — 38.3 mi, 099° E
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 39.0 mi, 009° N
Dyess Colony Museum (Museum) — 39.9 mi, 255° W
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Attraction) — 41.4 mi, 256° W
Ayers Hall (Theatre) — 42.3 mi, 099° E
Reelfoot (State Park) — 42.3 mi, 008° N
Caboose (Attraction) — 43.7 mi, 005° N
Elvis Car (Attraction) — 44.9 mi, 200° S
Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters (Nature Reserve) — 45.3 mi, 200° S
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 60.4 mi, 157° SE · 156k acres

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