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Washington Tennessee Map

Explore Washington, 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 Washington, Tennessee

How to Use This Washington, Tennessee Map

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

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

Latitude	36.332102
Longitude	-82.518584
Population	128,323
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37659, 37601
Area Code	731
County Seat	Jonesborough

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About Washington, Tennessee

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 128,323, Washington is a major urban centre in Tennessee. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Washington is located at 36.3321°N, 82.5186°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 37659, 37601.

Washington presents a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of the Muddy Fork as it carves through the quiet terrain. It lies 9.3 miles west of Johnson City, TN (from Johnson City, TN: bearing 278°T), and is situated 3.6 miles northwest of Jonesborough. The immediate surroundings are marked by the low, intimate depression of Diehl Hollow, which anchors the settlement in a basin of earth and sky. To the east, the distant, imposing silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a jagged horizon that catches the fading light of dusk, casting long, violet shadows across the fields. The air here carries a crisp, terrestrial clarity, particularly in the mornings when the dampness of the soil rises to meet the sun, grounding Washington in the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Tennessee interior.

Founders of Washington arrived with the intent of carving a permanent existence out of this fertile, inland territory. Early settlers sought the protection of the hollows and the reliable flow of local water sources to sustain their initial homesteads and small-scale agricultural efforts. Over generations, the architecture of Washington evolved from simple, functional shelters into a modest collection of structures that reflect the labor of those who first cleared the timber. This history remains visible in the way the streets follow the natural contours of the land, avoiding the hubris of a grid to accommodate the reality of the ground beneath.

Economic life in Washington maintains a steady, industrious pace, relying on the local infrastructure that connects the neighborhood to broader regional markets. Small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented businesses form the backbone of the economy, supported by road networks that thread through the surrounding plains and hills. While academic pursuits are primarily served by larger institutions elsewhere in the state, the local commitment to vocational training and secondary education ensures that the workforce remains capable and engaged. Residents often venture toward the nearby Jonesborough Park for recreation, finding a space that balances the demands of modern employment with the necessity of preserved, open green space.

Cultural life in Washington is a quiet affair, defined by the seasonal rhythms of the land and the shared traditions of its residents. Annual community gatherings emphasize local heritage, often drawing people together for events that celebrate the harvest or the changing of the seasons. While professional sports remain a spectacle enjoyed on screens or during travels to larger urban centers, the local spirit is found in the everyday interactions of neighbors and the appreciation for the natural beauty of Painter Pond. The stillness of the water at Painter Pond provides a moment of reflection for those who seek it, offering a reprieve from the faster movements of the world beyond the horizon of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jonesborough Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 162° S
International Storytelling Center (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 136° SE
The Jackson Theatre (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 137° SE
Henderson Swamp Public Hunting Area (State Resource Management Area) — 4.9 mi, 223° SW
Junaluska (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 093° E
Liberty Bell Complex (Local Recreation) — 7.8 mi, 094° E
Johnson City - Washington County, TN Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 099° E
Carillion (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 103° E
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 8.7 mi, 142° SE · 662k acres
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 142° SE
Johnson City Sign (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 096° E
Fischman Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 096° E
Downtown Square Breezeway (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 097° E
Massengill Monument (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 066° NE
Eagle Scout Dedication (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 351° N
Bumpus Cove Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 168° S
Warriors Path (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 011° N
Davy Crockett Birthplace (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 220° SW
David Crockett Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 222° SW
Sampson Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.6 mi, 183° S · 11k acres
Kingsport Aquatic Center (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 348° N
Cliffside Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 337° NW
Observatory Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.2 mi, 337° NW
NCG Kingsport 11 (Cinema) — 13.6 mi, 360° N
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Interpretive Exhibit (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 087° E
Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art (Gallery) — 15.0 mi, 351° N
Kingsport Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.1 mi, 352° N
Unaka Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 16.5 mi, 143° SE · 4,472 acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 17.6 mi, 153° SE · 511k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 50.8 mi, 221° SW · 521k acres

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