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Alabaster Alabama Map

Explore Alabaster, Alabama, 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 Alabaster, Alabama

How to Use This Alabaster, Alabama Map

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

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	Alabaster
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Shelby County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.244399
Longitude	-86.847372
Population	33,284
Density	508.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35007, 35114
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Columbiana
School District	Alabaster City School District

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About Alabaster, Alabama

Alabaster is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 33,284. The population density is 508.4 people per km². Alabaster is located at 33.2444°N, 86.8474°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Alabaster is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35007, 35114.

Alabaster stretches across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the subtle rise of the earth. It lies 2.9 miles south of Pelham, AL (from Pelham, AL: bearing 187°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-southeast of Helena. The terrain surrounding Alabaster remains marked by dense woodland and the red-clay soil characteristic of the region, where light at dusk catches the dust on rural back roads. To the north, the distant silhouette of Red Mountain anchors the horizon, providing a permanent reference point against the shifting sky. Nearby, the quiet depression of Fungo Hollow offers a break in the elevation, while the cooling mist of Peavine Falls marks a hidden pocket of movement in the otherwise still woods. Residents often seek the expansive trails of Oak Mountain State Park, where the forest canopy filters the humid air into a cooler, deeper shade of green.

Growth in Alabaster evolved from early agricultural roots into a modern suburban economy sustained by commerce and local enterprise. The transition from fields of peach and pecan trees to a bustling hub of services reflects the broader movement of the regional workforce. Alabaster functions today as a primary center for trade, drawing individuals who value the proximity to essential industries without the congestion of larger metropolitan cores. The steady hum of daily commerce provides a backdrop to a local economy that prioritizes accessibility and long-term infrastructure. Through the decades, the evolution of the land has favored a practical approach to development, balancing the needs of a expanding populace with the preservation of open space.

The character of Alabaster emerges in the daily rhythms of its schools and the shared anticipation of local events that bring neighbors into the public square. A sense of continuity persists in the way people gather, honoring a regional heritage that values hospitality and a deliberate, unhurried pace of life. While the influence of larger cultural currents is felt, Alabaster maintains its own identity through community-led celebrations and a focus on youth athletics. Notable figures such as the musician Yelawolf have roots in the area, contributing to the distinct, modern voice of the local population. Whether navigating the quiet streets or participating in a weekend festival, those who dwell here recognize a specific quality of life that remains grounded in the soil and the people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buck Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 126° SE
Buck Creek Greenway (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 122° SE
Penhale Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 007° N
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 270° W
Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 159° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 320° NW
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 158° S
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 049° NE
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 031° NE
High Cliffs (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 001° N
Eco Park at University Lake (State Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 191° S
The Gallery (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 186° S
Stewards of the Centennial Capsule (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 186° S
Camp Tranquility Main Entrance (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 047° NE
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 046° NE
Christian Camp Plaque #2 (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 046° NE
Christian Camp Plaque #1 (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 046° NE
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 046° NE
Tinglewood Carvings (Public Artwork) — 10.1 mi, 183° S
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 048° NE
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 323° NW · 48 acres
King's Chair Overlook (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 051° NE
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 13.5 mi, 003° N
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.1 mi, 225° SW · 8,383 acres
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.5 mi, 012° N
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 012° N
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 17.6 mi, 007° N
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 006° N
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 18.8 mi, 007° N
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 24.4 mi, 201° S · 395k acres

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