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Bessemer Alabama Map

Explore Bessemer, 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 Bessemer, Alabama

How to Use This Bessemer, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.370858
Longitude	-86.971522
Population	26,019
Density	249.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35020, 35022, 35021, 35023
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Birmingham
School District	Bessemer City School District

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About Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 26,019. The population density is 249.1 people per km². Bessemer is located at 33.3709°N, 86.9715°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bessemer is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35020, 35022, 35021.

Bessemer occupies a landscape defined by the heavy, iron-rich earth that has long shaped its identity. It lies 4.2 miles southeast of Hueytown, AL (from Hueytown, AL: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Hoover. West Red Mountain rises three miles away, casting long, purple-hued shadows that stretch across the residential streets as the afternoon sun begins to wane. To the west, the gentle depression of Opossum Valley provides a quiet contrast to the rugged, red-clay ridges that characterize the regional terrain. A nearby stream meanders through the outskirts, its waters reflecting the dense canopy of hardwoods that characterize the local woodland. The air here carries a persistent, humid weight, often perfumed by the scent of damp soil and the deep, resinous presence of longleaf pines.

Bessemer emerged from the ambitions of the industrial age, drawing its vitality from the vast deposits of coal and iron ore buried deep beneath the surface. The early founders recognized the potential for massive production, turning the region into a central hub for the manufacturing of rail cars and heavy steel goods. For generations, the rhythm of life in Bessemer followed the steady, rhythmic pulse of the furnaces and the clatter of heavy industry. While the economic landscape has shifted in modern times, the remnants of these grand brick structures remain as silent observers of a once-booming era. The local economy now balances its industrial heritage with a diverse array of modern service and logistics ventures, reflecting a resilient transition through the decades.

Bessemer fosters a cultural character defined by a profound sense of endurance and a quiet, unpretentious hospitality. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary that provides a surprising pocket of biodiversity just two miles from the main thoroughfare. The town has been shaped by the voices of those who worked the mills, including figures like the legendary Bo Jackson, who carried the grit of his upbringing into a celebrated career in professional sports. Annual community festivals bring neighbors together under the heavy, warm air of late summer, celebrating the local spirit with music and food. Landmarks of historical significance stand firmly along the thoroughfares, offering a tangible connection to the past for any traveler who pauses to look.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.5 mi, 052° NE · 48 acres
Carver Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 023° NE
Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 031° NE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 284° W
Ebsco Overlook (West) (Viewpoint) — 6.8 mi, 046° NE
MESH Collective Art (Public Artwork) — 8.2 mi, 050° NE
City of Helena 1 (Local Recreation) — 8.3 mi, 124° SE
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 162° S
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park (State Resource Management Area) — 8.8 mi, 210° SW
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 9.2 mi, 059° NE
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 104° E
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 11.3 mi, 105° E
Cahaba River - Shelby County Park (Local Recreation) — 11.7 mi, 186° S
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.1 mi, 058° NE
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 058° NE
Oak Grove Baseball Stadium (Stadium) — 12.6 mi, 302° NW
Oak Grove Softball Field (Stadium) — 12.6 mi, 302° NW
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 047° NE
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 044° NE
The Storyteller (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 048° NE
Decil’s Fountain (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 048° NE
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 13.7 mi, 043° NE
Heaviest Corner on Earth (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 044° NE
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 043° NE
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 041° NE
Old CCC Lakside Campsite ("Unit 1") (Historic Ruins) — 14.3 mi, 097° E
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 14.4 mi, 097° E
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.2 mi, 193° S · 8,383 acres
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 31.5 mi, 184° S · 395k acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 46.2 mi, 349° N · 182k acres

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