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Anniston Alabama Map

Explore Anniston, 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 Anniston, Alabama

How to Use This Anniston, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.673469
Longitude	-85.810891
Population	21,564
Density	181.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36201, 36202, 36204, 36205, 36206
Area Code	334
County Seat	Anniston
School District	Anniston City School District

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About Anniston, Alabama

Anniston is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 21,564. The population density is 181.7 people per km². Anniston is located at 33.6735°N, 85.8109°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Anniston is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36201, 36202, 36204.

Anniston reveals itself as a place of profound stillness, defined by the red-clay earth and the dense, green horizons that stretch toward the distant Beaver Creek Mountains. It lies 2.7 miles south of Saks, AL (from Saks, AL: bearing 170°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Oxford. The landscape around Anniston shifts from quiet, sheltered woodland to the expansive, open character of Buck Horn Valley, which lies just seven miles away. The air here holds a heavy, humid weight during the summer months, a quality that clings to the longleaf pines and hardwood thickets that define the regional periphery. Light in the late afternoon often turns a pale, dusty gold, catching the texture of the soil and casting long, thin shadows across the fields that surround the outskirts of Anniston.

Founders established Anniston during a period of rapid industrial transition, choosing a site that promised both strategic access and a rugged, reliable foundation for growth. The development of Anniston followed the expansion of iron production, which drew workers and visionaries to the area to harness the mineral wealth beneath the soil. Over the decades, the identity of Anniston matured through its service to the nation, as the nearby military presence became a central pillar of the local narrative. This transition from a furnace-driven settlement to a focal point of regional defense left a distinct mark on the architecture and the deliberate, orderly layout of the streets within Anniston.

Modern economic life in Anniston relies on a blend of specialized manufacturing and the institutional stability provided by regional support services. While the local landscape is marked by the proximity of the Talladega National Forest, the infrastructure of Anniston is focused on connectivity, with roads that move steadily through the terrain to link the commercial centers to the surrounding countryside. Educational opportunities are anchored by local campus extensions that serve students seeking technical or academic advancement, contributing to the development of a steady, professional workforce. Everyday commerce in Anniston proceeds with a quiet efficiency, supported by regional supply chains and the enduring presence of industries that have defined the local output for generations.

Cultural life in Anniston finds its expression in a shared reverence for the past and a commitment to preserving the memory of the struggle for equality, most notably at the Freedom Riders National Monument. The proximity of the Freedom Riders National Monument serves as a sobering and essential landmark, grounding the social consciousness of the people who live in Anniston. While residents often look toward the broader regional enthusiasm for college athletics, the local pace is defined more by the seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest of peaches and pecans. Though the streets of Anniston do not boast the fame of larger metropolises, the character of the place is found in the resilience of its institutions and the quiet dignity of those who inhabit the shadow of the woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.3 mi, 093° E · 18k acres
Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 336° NW
Tyler Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 204° SW
Samuel Noble Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 221° SW
Freedom Riders National Monument (National Monument) — 1.6 mi, 227° SW · 6 acres
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 228° SW
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 218° SW
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 190° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 167° S
Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 066° NE
Choccolocco State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 066° NE
Greyhound Bus Burning Site (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 245° SW
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 6.4 mi, 142° SE · 395k acres
John Pelham Monument (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 018° N
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 181° S
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.9 mi, 142° SE
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 015° N
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 179° S
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 305° NW
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 mi, 043° NE · 8,947 acres
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.1 mi, 178° S · 7,400 acres
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 226° SW
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 226° SW
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 24.9 mi, 171° S
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 28.1 mi, 334° NW
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 40.3 mi, 355° N
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 41.2 mi, 331° NW
Kathy Cashen Recital Hall (Theatre) — 41.7 mi, 099° E
Blue Door Gallery (Gallery) — 42.8 mi, 098° E
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 47.0 mi, 331° NW

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