Enter your search query in the box below.

Calera Alabama Map

Explore Calera, 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 Calera, Alabama

How to Use This Calera, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.122319
Longitude	-86.745644
Population	16,494
Density	263.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	35040
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Columbiana
School District	Shelby County School District

🌦 Goto Calera Weather Page: Calera, Alabama — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Calera, Alabama

Calera is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 16,494. The population density is 263.1 people per km². Calera is located at 33.1223°N, 86.7456°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Calera is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 35040.

Calera occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet flow of the Buxahatchee Creek as it winds through the verdant, inland terrain. It lies 10.4 miles south-southeast of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 160°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Montevallo. The earth here carries a deep, iron-rich hue, grounding the sprawling woodland that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Columbiana Mountain. Four miles away, the waters of Mitchell Lake offer a reflective contrast to the dense, leafy canopy of the local thickets. The light at dusk settles heavily over the Cahaba Valley, softening the sharp edges of the trees and casting long, indigo shadows across the fields. Residents often find respite within the quiet, shaded paths of Akridge Arboretum Park, where the air remains cool under the heavy boughs of native timber.

Calera emerged from the necessity of industry, building its foundations upon the steady labor of those who worked the rail lines and lime kilns. The local economy maintains this legacy of productivity, evolving from its early industrial roots into a diverse center for manufacturing and logistics. Small businesses and modern commerce now operate alongside the remnants of a time when the rhythmic clatter of trains signaled the pulse of daily life. The red-clay soil once supported a modest agricultural output, leaving behind a quiet resilience in the way the land is utilized today. Prosperity in Calera remains tied to this historical capacity for transformation, as the community adapts its industrial heritage to meet contemporary demands.

Calera preserves a distinct cultural character that favors neighborly familiarity over the frantic pace of larger urban centers. The community gathers for local events that mark the shifting seasons, turning the town square into a focal point for shared celebration and conversation. While the area is modest in its architectural footprint, the landmarks carry the weight of generations who recognized the value of a steady, unpretentious existence. Famous individuals like the notable musician Sun Ra have roots that trace back to this region, adding a layer of creative mystique to the local history. Life proceeds with a deliberate cadence, allowing the inhabitants to observe the slow, seasonal changes in the vegetation and the subtle shifts in the regional atmosphere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

J. Arthur Jones Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 183° S
George W. Roy Recreational Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 256° W
Oliver Park Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 216° SW
Eagle Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 213° SW
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 310° NW
Tinglewood Carvings (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 255° W
The Gallery (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 260° W
Stewards of the Centennial Capsule (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 259° W
Eco Park at University Lake (State Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 261° W
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 297° NW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 8.4 mi, 253° W
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 358° N
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 14.6 mi, 351° N
Camp Tranquility Main Entrance (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 005° N
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 15.4 mi, 005° N
Christian Camp Plaque #1 (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 005° N
Christian Camp Plaque #2 (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 005° N
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 15.4 mi, 005° N
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 007° N
King's Chair Overlook (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 011° N
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 262° W · 8,383 acres
Peach Water Tower (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 157° SE
Cahaba Critters Animal Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.1 mi, 243° SW
High Cliffs (Viewpoint) — 18.7 mi, 342° N
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 20.3 mi, 223° SW · 395k acres
Coosa Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 21.5 mi, 136° SE
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 22.5 mi, 347° N
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 23.7 mi, 353° N
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 354° N
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 26.1 mi, 352° N

Latest News: Calera

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News