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Brewton Alabama Map

Explore Brewton, 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 Brewton, Alabama

How to Use This Brewton, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	31.105178
Longitude	-87.072192
Population	5,276
Density	180.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36426, 36427
Area Code	251
County Seat	Brewton
School District	Brewton City School District

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About Brewton, Alabama

Brewton is a locality in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,276. The population density is 180.3 people per km². Brewton is located at 31.1052°N, 87.0722°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brewton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36426, 36427.

Brewton remains a quiet anchor within the sprawling, verdant expanse of the deep interior plains. It lies 58.2 miles east-northeast of Spanish Fort, AL (from Spanish Fort, AL: bearing 59°T), and is situated 1.0 miles northwest of East Brewton. The landscape surrounding Brewton is defined by dense woodlands and fertile soil, characterized by the longleaf pine and bottomland hardwoods that define the regional canopy. Seven miles away, the Escambia National Experimental Forest provides a sprawling backdrop of managed timberland, while the distant rise of Sand Mound offers a subtle elevation change twelve miles to the north. A nearby stream occasionally cuts through the low-lying terrain, carving quiet paths through the red-clay earth that defines the local ground. At dusk, the quality of light here softens, turning the pine needles into needles of brushed copper against the darkening sky.

Brewton developed as a hub for the timber industry, sustained by the vast tracts of forest that have long supported the local economy. The transition from early logging operations to modern manufacturing and regional trade has shaped the quiet, industrious character of the people who reside here. Miller State Wildlife Management Area sits eleven miles away, serving as a reminder of the vast, preserved wilderness that has always influenced how Brewton manages its land and resources. Local mills continue to process timber, reflecting a tradition of labor that values the tangible output of the surrounding woods. Daily life moves with a steady, deliberate pace, grounded in the seasonal rhythms of agriculture and the persistent demands of a regional industrial center.

Cultural life in Brewton is marked by a deep sense of continuity and a quiet pride in the community’s shared history. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reinforcing a social structure built on long-standing connections. Among those who have emerged from this region, the author Truman Capote spent parts of his youth in the area, absorbing the unique vernacular and atmosphere that would later color his literary voice. Notable landmarks include historic structures that reflect the architectural heritage of the region, standing as solid, brick-and-mortar witnesses to the passage of time. The atmosphere remains one of reserved reflection, where the humid air carries the scent of pine and the weight of a history that is felt rather than spoken.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 253° W
O'Bannon Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 306° NW
Community Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 180° S
Escambia Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 5.4 mi, 175° S
Blackwater River State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.2 mi, 156° SE
Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 14.5 mi, 113° SE · 85k acres
Lake Stone Fish Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.7 mi, 232° SW
Dal Hotel (Attraction) — 18.2 mi, 341° N
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 24.0 mi, 018° N
Wind Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 24.2 mi, 270° W
Blackwater River State Park (State Park) — 29.3 mi, 157° SE
Monroeville, Alabama (Monument) — 32.7 mi, 333° NW
A Celebration of Reading (Public Artwork) — 32.7 mi, 333° NW
Atticus Finch Monument (Monument) — 32.7 mi, 333° NW
Terry School (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 33.5 mi, 049° NE
Yellow River Marsh Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 37.2 mi, 174° S
Three Notch Museum (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 068° E
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 38.8 mi, 179° S
Chesser School (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 38.9 mi, 046° NE
Hank Williams Boyhood Home & Museum (Museum) — 41.7 mi, 028° NE
Vista View of Escambia Bay Bridge (Viewpoint) — 41.8 mi, 187° S
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 43.8 mi, 172° S · 576k acres
Bay Minette Skatepark (Attraction) — 45.0 mi, 250° W
Fort Mims (Historic Castle / Fort) — 45.6 mi, 277° W
1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Iii (Attraction) — 48.1 mi, 189° S
The Quina House Museum (Museum) — 48.6 mi, 190° S
Historic Pensacola Village (Attraction) — 48.8 mi, 190° S
Museum of Industry (Museum) — 48.8 mi, 190° S
UWF Historic Trust (Museum) — 48.8 mi, 190° S
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 50.1 mi, 183° S · 213k acres

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