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Boaz Alabama Map

Explore Boaz, 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 Boaz, Alabama

How to Use This Boaz, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.19902
Longitude	-86.155151
Population	10,107
Density	268.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35957, 35956
Area Code	334, 205
County Seat	Guntersville
School District	Boaz City School District

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About Boaz, Alabama

Boaz is a locality in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 10,107. The population density is 268.2 people per km². Boaz is located at 34.1990°N, 86.1552°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Boaz is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35957, 35956.

Boaz sustains a quiet existence atop the plateaus of northern Alabama, where the horizon is defined by the modest elevation of Aurora Mountain. It lies 5.2 miles south-southeast of Albertville, AL (from Albertville, AL: bearing 152°T), and is situated 3.1 miles northwest of Sardis City. This inland landscape remains far removed from any coastline, favoring instead a terrain of red-clay earth and dense woodland. The air here holds a heavy, humid quality during the summer months, often settling over the fields as the light turns a deep, bruised gold at dusk. To the east, the terrain dips toward the quiet depths of Neighbors Hollow, providing a subtle relief in the otherwise level ground. Boaz endures as a place where the sky feels expansive, unencumbered by the jagged silhouettes of distant, more imposing ranges.

Agriculture and trade have long provided the foundations for Boaz, shaping its transition from early agrarian roots into a center for regional commerce. The local economy relies on a mixture of manufacturing and retail, reflecting a history of industrious self-reliance that persists in the daily habits of its residents. Longleaf pine and hardwoods once dominated the surrounding landscape, and remnants of this timber legacy still inform the character of the nearby woods. While the pace of life remains steady, the influence of the nearby Lake Guntersville State Park draws those interested in the natural rhythms of the surrounding forests. Boaz functions as a junction for local travelers, maintaining its focus on the practical requirements of the surrounding countryside.

Cultural life in Boaz centers on the shared experiences of its residents, from high school athletic traditions to the seasonal gatherings that mark the passing of the year. The community values a straightforward approach to living, where the influence of civil-rights memory and traditional Southern life informs the social landscape. While no single landmark defines the identity of the place, the collective memory of the people serves as its most enduring monument. Notable individuals like the musician Bo Diddley, who was born in the region, embody the raw, rhythmic spirit that occasionally surfaces in the area's history. Boaz continues to cultivate its own character, favoring the familiar comforts of home over the rapid shifts of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 216° SW
Williams Street Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 359° N
Gant Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 352° N
Boaz Neighborhood Center (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 282° W
Boaz Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 281° W
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 337° NW
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 327° NW
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 321° NW
Lake Guntersville State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 349° N
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 10.9 mi, 232° SW
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.3 mi, 147° SE
Mabrey's Rock of Ages (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 346° N
Noccalula Statue (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 145° SE
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 145° SE
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 13.4 mi, 145° SE
Main Battle Tank (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 146° SE
Iroquois (Huey) Helicopter (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 146° SE
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 16.7 mi, 077° E
Buck's Pocket State Park (State Park) — 19.0 mi, 015° N
Honeycomb Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 331° NW
Jackson County Waterfowl Area And Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 27.0 mi, 007° N · 16k acres
Little River Canyon National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 27.0 mi, 076° E · 11k acres
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 29.0 mi, 164° S
Alabama Fan Club and Museum (Museum) — 29.1 mi, 056° NE
Dekalb Theatre (Theatre) — 30.0 mi, 056° NE
The band Alabama (Public Artwork) — 30.0 mi, 056° NE
Fort Payne Opera House (Theatre) — 30.1 mi, 056° NE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 34.6 mi, 134° SE · 395k acres
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.2 mi, 127° SE · 8,947 acres
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 46.9 mi, 074° E · 752k acres

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