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Carthage.

Its Census reference point is in Outer Nashville Basin, within Interior Plateau. South Carthage lies about 1.4 miles southwest of Carthage by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Smith County Courthouse in Carthage, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The courthouse was built by Henry Jackson in 1879 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Smith County Courthouse in Carthage, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The courthouse was built by Henry Jackson in 1879 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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THE SETTINGOuter Nashville Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSmith County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Carthage on the map

THE CARTHAGE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Outer Nashville Basin setting.

Carthage town has 2.9 square miles of land in Smith County. Its Census reference point is in Outer Nashville Basin, within Interior Plateau.

Open hills, irregular plains and tablelands are developed on limestone and other sedimentary rocks. Oak-hickory woodland, local prairie and cedar-glade settings contribute to this diverse inland plateau.

Regional context: Interior Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Carthage and Smith County

Carthage is associated with Smith County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Smith County

Carthage by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Carthage, or 0% of its total area. It is 3.4 percentage points lower than the 3.4% recorded for Smith County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Carthage town has 1.1 times the land area of nearby South Carthage town (2.56 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Carthage land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Carthage

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Carthage. Check the Smith County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Outer Nashville Basin setting

Outer Nashville Basin belongs to Interior Plateau. Which parts of the property are tableland or valley ground, and what parcel-specific topography and access records can you provide?

03

Check the route, beyond South Carthage

South Carthage is 1.4 miles southwest of the Carthage reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Carthage resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CARTHAGE

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.2566° N, 85.9429° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Carthage ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Carthage

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of Carthage ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Carthage data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Outer Nashville Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Tennessee landowner resources

TDEC water-resource viewers

State water and septic records, maps, and related research tools.

Tennessee Geological Survey

State geological maps, publications, and information for researching local ground conditions.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Carthage.

South Carthage lies about 1.4 miles southwest of Carthage by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Carthage in context

NSEWSouth Carthage · 1.4 miles1Gordonsville · 4.9 miles2Hickman · 7.7 miles3Tuckers Crossroads · 13 miles4Alexandria · 13.4 miles5Hartsville/Trousdale County · 15.2 miles6OUTER RING: 15.2 MILES
  1. 1
    South Carthage1.4 mi · town
  2. 2
    Gordonsville4.9 mi · town
  3. 3
    Hickman7.7 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Tuckers Crossroads13 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Alexandria13.4 mi · town
  6. 6
    Hartsville/Trousdale County15.2 mi · incorporated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Tennessee; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Carthage
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Carthage?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Smith County. Carthage’s 2.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Carthage property in Outer Nashville Basin?+

No. Outer Nashville Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Carthage boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use South Carthage as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.4 miles southwest of Carthage’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Carthage?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Carthage.
Your next chapter.

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