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Clay Alabama Map

Explore Clay, 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 Clay, Alabama

How to Use This Clay, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.696583
Longitude	-86.608182
Population	10,291
Density	360.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35126, 35048, 35173
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Birmingham
School District	Jefferson County School District

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About Clay, Alabama

Clay is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 10,291. The population density is 360.2 people per km². Clay is located at 33.6966°N, 86.6082°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clay is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35126, 35048, 35173.

Clay possesses a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of red-clay soil and the steady growth of dense, inland woodlands. It lies 5.7 miles north of Trussville, AL (from Trussville, AL: bearing 5°T), and is situated 6.2 miles northeast of Center Point. The terrain rises toward the slopes of Praytor Mountain, where the light at dusk softens against the dense canopy of longleaf pine. Nearby, the water of Turkey Creek carves a path through the earth, providing a constant, rhythmic presence in the local geography. Residents often traverse the quiet stretches toward Happy Hollow, a basin that holds the cool shadows of the afternoon. Martin Lake rests just a short distance away, its surface reflecting the changing sky as the seasons shift across this inland reach.

Clay maintains a history deeply rooted in the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the timber and worked the iron-rich ground. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a modern residential center that values self-reliance and steady progress. Small enterprises and local commerce now define the daily commerce of the people, keeping the pace of life measured and deliberate. Factories and service industries occupy the spaces once held by open fields, yet the connection to the land remains a persistent thread in the local identity. Hard work continues to be the primary currency here, ensuring that the legacy of the original settlers is honored through the ongoing maintenance of homes and businesses.

Clay fosters a character defined by the strength of its public spaces, such as the expansive grounds of Clay City Park. Residents often gather for seasonal events that bring the neighborhood together, celebrating the community with a sense of quiet pride and shared history. The area has seen the growth of notable individuals like the singer Taylor Hicks, who brought a measure of national recognition to the local culture. Life moves with a predictable, calm cadence, marked by the changing colors of the hardwoods that surround the homes and schools. Whether walking the paths near the park or attending local gatherings, the people of Clay maintain a grounded perspective that mirrors the enduring nature of the surrounding landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clay City Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 055° NE
Cosby Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 231° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.4 mi, 167° S
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 269° W
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 178° S
Trussville Entertainment District (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 180° S
Trussville Childrens Theater (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 197° S
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center (Recreation Easement) — 9.9 mi, 207° SW
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 210° SW
Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 207° SW
Water Based (Public Artwork) — 12.4 mi, 222° SW
Irondale Furnace Historical Marker (Monument) — 14.8 mi, 207° SW
Oldest House in Shades Valley (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 210° SW
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 225° SW
Steelworker (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 224° SW
Legacy Arena (Stadium) — 16.8 mi, 225° SW
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 222° SW
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 17.1 mi, 222° SW
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 222° SW
Blazer Circle (Viewpoint) — 17.7 mi, 220° SW
Rickwood Caverns State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 311° NW
OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 024° NE
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 19.0 mi, 213° SW
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 19.3 mi, 213° SW
Nectar Falls (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 359° N
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 21.6 mi, 192° S
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 35.1 mi, 120° SE · 395k acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 37.6 mi, 307° NW · 182k acres
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 46.6 mi, 115° SE · 7,400 acres
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.1 mi, 092° E · 18k acres

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