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Clanton Alabama Map

Explore Clanton, 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 Clanton, Alabama

How to Use This Clanton, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	32.845572
Longitude	-86.619494
Population	8,768
Density	146.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35045, 35046
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Clanton
School District	Chilton County School District

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About Clanton, Alabama

Clanton is a locality in Chilton County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,768. The population density is 146.6 people per km². Clanton is located at 32.8456°N, 86.6195°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clanton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35045, 35046.

Clanton serves as a quiet anchor amidst the red-clay expanse of central Alabama, where the light at dusk settles heavily upon the trees. It lies 19.6 miles south-southeast of Calera, AL (from Calera, AL: bearing 158°T), and is situated 7.3 miles southeast of Thorsby. Poley Bridge Creek carves a persistent path through the local landscape, its waters moving with a steady, unadorned purpose that dictates the rhythm of the surrounding soil. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the elevation shifts toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Chandler Mountain, which marks the horizon in a muted shade of gray. The atmosphere feels dense and humid, carrying the scent of pine needles and the damp earth that defines the woods leading toward Weogufka State Forest. Residents find a local respite at Corner Park, a small patch of green that remains a constant reference point for those navigating the center of Clanton.

Clanton grew from the necessity of the railroad, evolving into a commercial hub that has long been defined by its relationship to the surrounding farmland. The local economy persists through a blend of agricultural output and small-scale industry, maintaining a focus on the peach orchards that have become a regional hallmark. These fields require a disciplined attention to the changing seasons, as the harvest dictates the labor and income of many families. The proximity to T J Stewart Lake offers a secondary point of interest for the region, though the daily life of the populace remains tethered to the commerce of the tracks and the roads. History here is quiet, marked more by the persistence of the work done in the fields than by any singular, loud event.

The cultural identity of Clanton is shaped by a deep-seated tradition of hospitality and a slow, deliberate pace that resists the frantic nature of larger, metropolitan centers. Annual gatherings revolve around the local peach harvest, bringing a sense of collective purpose to the streets that feels both communal and grounded. Notable landmarks, such as the historic courthouse, anchor the identity of Clanton, serving as a physical reminder of the administrative and social life that has persisted for generations. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has seen figures like the late singer Hank Williams, who was born nearby, cast a long shadow over the regional musical heritage. Life here moves in accordance with the sun and the soil, favoring a steady existence that prioritizes the familiar connections formed over a lifetime.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clanton City Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 278° W
Goospond Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 277° W
Peach Water Tower (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 351° N
Lighthouse at Peach Park (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 139° SE
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 6.8 mi, 309° NW
Thorsby Park (Local Park) — 7.2 mi, 311° NW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 7.6 mi, 056° NE
Coosa Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 064° NE
Welcome To Maplesville (Public Artwork) — 15.1 mi, 255° W
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 17.4 mi, 260° W · 395k acres
Autauga County Community Hunting Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.8 mi, 168° S
Go To Church Or the Devil Will Get You! Sign (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 154° SE
Stewards of the Centennial Capsule (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 322° NW
The Gallery (Gallery) — 22.8 mi, 322° NW
Site Of Sixmile Male & Female Academy (Monument) — 24.9 mi, 296° NW
Sixmile Male & Female Academy (Monument) — 25.0 mi, 297° NW
Cahaba Critters Animal Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 25.9 mi, 295° NW
Paul M. Grist State Park (State Park) — 26.6 mi, 233° SW
P'Zazz Art Studio (Gallery) — 28.0 mi, 162° S
Prattaugan Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 162° S
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.5 mi, 302° NW · 8,383 acres
Fort Jackson (Historic Ruins) — 31.7 mi, 138° SE
Kelly Fitzgerald Art Museum (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 131° SE
Dixie Art Colony Foundation (Gallery) — 32.1 mi, 131° SE
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 32.1 mi, 346° N
The Alleyway (Attraction) — 32.1 mi, 131° SE
Wetumpka Depot Players (Arts Centre) — 32.2 mi, 132° SE
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 34.9 mi, 344° N
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 35.0 mi, 350° N
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 58.0 mi, 048° NE · 7,400 acres

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