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Chelsea Alabama Map

Explore Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, Alabama

How to Use This Chelsea, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.326887
Longitude	-86.629519
Population	14,982
Density	243.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35805, 35051
Area Code	256, 205
County Seat	Columbiana
School District	Shelby County School District

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About Chelsea, Alabama

Chelsea is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 14,982. The population density is 243.2 people per km². Chelsea is located at 33.3269°N, 86.6295°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Chelsea is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35805, 35051.

Chelsea occupies a landscape defined by the rhythmic pulse of North Fork Yellowleaf Creek, which meanders through the terrain with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 11.0 miles east-northeast of Pelham, AL (from Pelham, AL: bearing 70°T), and is situated 5.7 miles southeast of Meadowbrook. The earth here is composed of deep, iron-rich clays that hold the warmth of the sun long after the afternoon light begins to fade toward twilight. To the west, the silhouettes of Double Mountain rise against the horizon, providing a constant, silent anchor for the surrounding woodlands. Nearby, the water of Charob Lake rests in a stillness that mirrors the thick canopy of longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood trees. Travelers moving through the vicinity might notice how the air feels heavy and humid, carrying the scent of damp earth and greenery from The Penitentiary valley.

Chelsea emerged from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of these fertile plains and wooded corridors. Local commerce has evolved from the agrarian roots of peach and pecan orchards into a modern economy supported by small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented enterprises. Residents often navigate the red-clay back roads that connect the residential expansions to the hubs of local trade, maintaining a steady, functional pace of life. The development of infrastructure has followed the natural contours of the land, ensuring that the growth of Chelsea remains tethered to the physical reality of the region. This balance between historical land use and contemporary industry creates a stable, pragmatic environment for those who call the area home.

Cultural life in Chelsea finds its expression in the communal gatherings held at Chelsea Baseball Park, where the sounds of the game often carry across the fields on warm evenings. The local character is marked by a quiet resilience and a deep awareness of the regional heritage that defines the broader Southern experience. While the area is largely defined by its own internal rhythm, the nearby Peavine Falls offers a glimpse of the geological drama inherent to the surrounding landscape. Residents take pride in the simple, unadorned beauty of their surroundings and the way the seasons shift the colors of the canopy from vibrant green to muted gold. Life here remains focused on the immediate, tangible connections of family and neighborhood, grounding Chelsea in a persistent sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chelsea Baseball Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 044° NE
Chelsea Recreational Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 264° W
Adams Scenic Overlook (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 008° N
SportsFirst 1996 Fields Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 331° NW
Dunnavant Valley Greenway (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 338° N
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 287° W
King's Chair Overlook (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 291° W
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 286° W
Camp Tranquility Main Entrance (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 280° W
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 282° W
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 282° W
Christian Camp Plaque #1 (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 282° W
Christian Camp Plaque #2 (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 282° W
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 8.4 mi, 347° N
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 272° W
High Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.6 mi, 292° W
Robert Jemison Jr./The Old Mill Historical Marker (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 325° NW
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 13.3 mi, 315° NW
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 316° NW
Granite Garden (Public Artwork) — 14.1 mi, 323° NW
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 14.2 mi, 303° NW
Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 15.1 mi, 343° N
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 15.2 mi, 248° W
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 15.6 mi, 319° NW
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 320° NW
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 16.5 mi, 322° NW
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.4 mi, 280° W · 48 acres
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 26.2 mi, 111° E · 395k acres
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.5 mi, 235° SW · 8,383 acres
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 43.9 mi, 082° E · 7,400 acres

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