Monterey Tennessee Map

About Monterey, Tennessee

Monterey is a locality in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,768. The population density is 350.8 people per km². Monterey is located at 36.1476°N, 85.2683°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38574.

Monterey rests in a fold of the Cumberland Plateau, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Tennessee River Valley. It lies 2.6 miles southwest of Anderson, TN (from Anderson, TN: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.8 miles southwest of Davidson. The air here carries the crisp, pine-scented breath of the surrounding woodlands, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to steeper inclines cloaked in a dense, verdant forest that appears to swallow the sky on overcast days. Creeks, born from the plateau's high ground, carve their winding paths through the landscape, their waters a cool, clear murmur against the moss-covered stones. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar golden quality, as if filtered through the very amber of the ancient trees, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a quiet drama to the ordinary contours of the terrain. Originally settled by hardy pioneers drawn to the region's timber and fertile, though often challenging, soil, Monterey has always been a place shaped by its natural resources. The economy, once heavily reliant on logging and agriculture, now finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and the quiet industriousness of its residents. While not a hub of grand historical monuments, Monterey holds within its unassuming streets the echoes of a community that has weathered economic shifts and celebrated simple, enduring traditions. The spirit of self-reliance, born from the necessity of living in harmony with the plateau's demanding beauty, still permeates the town, fostering a neighborly warmth that is as genuine as the sturdy oak timbers that once built its first homes.

About This Monterey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monterey, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.147564, -85.268302. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Monterey and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Monterey includes the ZIP code (38574), telephone area code (423), county seat of Putnam County (Cookeville), and school district assignment (Putnam County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Monterey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.