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Roane Tennessee Map

Explore Roane, 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 Roane, Tennessee

How to Use This Roane, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.836117
Longitude	-84.564147
Population	52,230
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37748, 37830
Area Code	865
County Seat	Kingston

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About Roane, Tennessee

Roane is a locality in Roane County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 52,230. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Roane is located at 35.8361°N, 84.5641°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37748, 37830.

Roane occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, heavy presence of the Tennessee River as it carves a path through the interior of the state. It lies 11.3 miles north of Johnson, TN (from Johnson, TN: bearing 0°T), and is situated 4.4 miles southwest of Kingston. The ground here holds a quiet weight, marked by the expansive, shimmering surface of Watts Bar Lake, which dominates the horizon and dictates the slow, deliberate pace of the local light. To the west, the distant outline of the Cumberland Mountains catches the violet hues of dusk, providing a jagged frame for the horizon. Within two miles, the topography dips into the sheltered, verdant depression of Winchester Hollow, where the air stays cool and thick with the scent of damp earth and tall grasses. Roane remains a place where the water meets the land in a series of quiet inlets and wooded banks, undisturbed by the rush of more populous regions.

Settlement in Roane followed the natural flow of the river, as early travelers recognized the potential for agriculture and industry along the fertile banks. The history of the area is tied to the movement of goods and people across this inland corridor, where the construction of dams and the subsequent creation of reservoirs fundamentally altered the shape of the land. Roane grew from these early foundations, evolving from a frontier outpost into a place defined by its strategic position along the water. The architecture of the older districts still reflects a time when the rhythm of the day was dictated by the arrival of barges and the seasonal demands of the soil. This legacy persists in the quiet endurance of the original town grid and the preservation of structures that witnessed the transition from a river-dependent economy to the modern era.

Economic life in Roane centers on the intersection of industrial innovation and the natural resources provided by the Tennessee River and Watts Bar Lake. The presence of specialized engineering and technical enterprises reflects a regional commitment to research and development, often drawing on the intellectual capital of nearby academic institutions. Infrastructure here is built to support a steady, functional flow of commerce, with roads that trace the contours of the terrain to connect the various manufacturing hubs and residential enclaves. Roane maintains a professional atmosphere where the focus remains on the synthesis of technology and the practical use of the local environment. While the pace of industry is brisk, it is balanced by the vast, quiet spaces provided by the immediate proximity of the Mcglothlin-Largen Wildlife Management Area, ensuring that the working life of the populace is never entirely separated from the natural world.

Cultural life in Roane is characterized by an appreciation for the outdoors and the communal rituals that define the seasons. Residents often gather at the edge of Watts Bar Lake for annual festivals that celebrate the water, while the nearby Mcglothlin-Largen Wildlife Management Area serves as a primary site for those who seek the solitude of the woods. Sports culture here is largely tied to the fervor of collegiate athletics in the state, with local loyalties often divided by the colors and rivalries of the larger universities. Though the area remains modest in its public profile, it is a place where the quality of the evening air, cooling rapidly after a humid day, invites a reflective, slow-moving social life. Roane provides a grounded experience for its inhabitants, one where the vast, unmoving presence of the river serves as both a landmark and a constant, silent neighbor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mcglothlin-Largen Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 035° NE
Roane County Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 324° NW
Fort Southwest Point Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 053° NE
Watts Bar Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 097° E
Lake Shore (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 031° NE
Jane Manley Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 239° SW
Troop 45 (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 255° W
K-25 History Center (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 055° NE
Cumberland Trail (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 283° W
Ozone Falls (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 283° W
Carmichael Inn Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 117° SE
Frozen Head (State Park) — 16.8 mi, 013° N
Obed Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 16.9 mi, 343° N · 3,160 acres
3 Generation Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 161° S
Salt & Light (Arts Centre) — 17.8 mi, 164° S
Black Mountain Overlook North (Viewpoint) — 18.4 mi, 277° W
Tennessee Valley Theatre (Theatre) — 19.3 mi, 240° SW
Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 239° SW
Spring City Bus/Train Accident Memorial (Monument) — 19.4 mi, 239° SW
The Oak Ridge History Museum (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 054° NE
International Friendship Bell (Monument) — 20.8 mi, 054° NE
Oak Ridge Playhouse (Theatre) — 22.5 mi, 054° NE
Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 22.8 mi, 129° SE · 7,749 acres
Morganton (Historic Ruins) — 23.1 mi, 125° SE
Abandoned Train (Attraction) — 23.9 mi, 025° NE
Head of the Sequatchie River (Attraction) — 25.0 mi, 263° W
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 30.7 mi, 133° SE · 662k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 36.1 mi, 120° SE · 521k acres
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.1 mi, 130° SE · 19k acres
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 43.6 mi, 154° SE · 533k acres

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