Enter your search query in the box below.

Sweetwater Tennessee Map

Explore Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater, Tennessee

How to Use This Sweetwater, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	35.602553
Longitude	-84.471379
Population	6,312
Density	275.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38462, 37874
Area Code	901, 865
County Seat	Madisonville
School District	Sweetwater City School District

🌦 Goto Sweetwater Weather Page: Sweetwater, Tennessee — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Sweetwater, Tennessee

Sweetwater is a locality in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,312. The population density is 275.8 people per km². Sweetwater is located at 35.6026°N, 84.4714°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Sweetwater is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38462, 37874.

Sweetwater occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises and falls in long, steady waves of green. It lies 7.5 miles southeast of Johnson, TN (from Johnson, TN: bearing 131°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northwest of Madisonville. Sweetwater Creek traces a path through the landscape, acting as a constant, fluid companion to the residents who live nearby. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant Cumberland Mountains sketch a faint, jagged line against the horizon during the clear light of afternoon. Residents often gather at the Sweetwater City Recreation Park to observe the seasonal shift in the trees, while the nearby Safety Hollow offers a deeper sense of seclusion. The air here holds a distinct, earthy stillness that seems to gather in the low-lying basins as dusk approaches.

Sweetwater grew from the movement of travelers and the necessity of rail, evolving into a place defined by its steady, industrious spirit. The local economy has long leaned upon the productivity of its farmland and the resilience of its manufacturing sector, which maintains a quiet presence in the daily routine. Small enterprises and traditional trades form the backbone of the local commerce, grounding the economy in the tangible labor of its people. Throughout the years, the rhythm of the town has remained tied to the harvests and the steady operation of its regional industries. This balance of agrarian heritage and modern effort ensures that Sweetwater remains a place where work is understood as a fundamental part of life.

Cultural life in Sweetwater centers on a shared appreciation for tradition and the simple endurance of its landmarks. The town preserves its identity through community gatherings that emphasize a slow, deliberate pace of living, often punctuated by local events that draw neighbors together. While the pace remains measured, the influence of the region is evident in the hospitality and the unhurried nature of local conversation. Visitors might explore the area near the Sweetwater Creek Project Lake, finding a sense of peace in the quiet reflection of the water. Although Sweetwater is a place of modest scale, it maintains a character defined by the integrity of its people and the enduring, quiet beauty of its landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Duck Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 129° SE
3 Generation Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.6 mi, 103° E
Sweetwater City Recreation Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 113° SE
Salt & Light (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 204° SW
Paint Rock Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 356° N
Carmichael Inn Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 038° NE
Tellico Lake Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 084° E · 7,749 acres
Morganton (Historic Ruins) — 14.0 mi, 078° E
Fort Loudon (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 094° E
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 096° E
McGhee (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 088° E
M60 Tank (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 201° S
Jane Manley Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 316° NW
Greenback Castle (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 086° E
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 17.8 mi, 174° S · 662k acres
South Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.8 mi, 174° S
Fort Southwest Point (Historic Castle / Fort) — 18.1 mi, 350° N
Tellico Plains Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 149° SE
Etowah Carnegie Library Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.5 mi, 189° S
Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 286° W
Tennessee Valley Theatre (Theatre) — 22.7 mi, 286° W
K-25 History Center (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 011° N
Cumberland Trail (State Park) — 24.0 mi, 288° W
Twin Rocks Overlook (Viewpoint) — 24.3 mi, 288° W
Citico Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.1 mi, 121° SE · 16k acres
Bald River Falls (Attraction) — 25.3 mi, 139° SE
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.4 mi, 109° E · 19k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 25.9 mi, 097° E · 521k acres
Farragut High School Auditorium (Theatre) — 26.3 mi, 042° NE
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 26.9 mi, 149° SE · 533k acres

Latest News: Sweetwater

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News