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Cullman Alabama Map

Explore Cullman, 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 Cullman, Alabama

How to Use This Cullman, Alabama Map

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

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.

CityCullman
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyCullman County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude34.174821
Longitude-86.843612
Population18,213
Density325.2 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes35055, 35058, 35056, 35057
Area Code205, 256
County SeatCullman
School DistrictCullman City School District

About Cullman, Alabama

Cullman is a locality in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 18,213. The population density is 325.2 people per km². Cullman is located at 34.1748°N, 86.8436°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Cullman is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35055, 35058, 35056.

Cullman rises from the red-clay earth as a steady presence amid the quiet, inland landscape of northern Alabama. It lies 19.3 miles south-southeast of Hartselle, AL (from Hartselle, AL: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-northwest of Hanceville. The terrain surrounding Cullman is defined by gentle, sun-drenched expanses where the light at dusk turns the fields into a muted gold. Wolf Creek traces a slow, meandering path just one mile from the center, while the calm waters of Lake Catoma provide a reflective silence only two miles away. Beyond the immediate clearings, the land swells toward the distant silhouette of Haynes Mountain, which anchors the horizon in a haze of blue. Residents often find solace in the open air of Main Avenue Park, a space that keeps the pulse of the outdoors close to the daily rhythm of life.

Cullman traces its foundational roots to the vision of German immigrants who sought to cultivate the dense woodland into productive acreage. This agricultural heritage remains visible today, as the local economy balances traditional farming with a modern, industrious manufacturing sector. The soil here has long been a source of sustenance, yielding crops that define the regional character and support the families who have worked this dirt for generations. Factories and small businesses now operate in harmony with these older agrarian patterns, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains tethered to the land. As the seasons shift, the cycle of planting and harvest continues to dictate the pace of work, grounding the community in a practical, enduring stability.

The cultural identity of Cullman is marked by a deep appreciation for heritage and the preservation of historic architecture. Notable landmarks like the Ave Maria Grotto showcase the meticulous craftsmanship that has long defined the aesthetic values of the locale. Local events bring neighbors together in the streets, fostering a sense of connection that feels both deliberate and sincere. While many quiet lives have shaped the character of the area, the town counts the notable author and educator William March among those with recognized ties to its history. Whether gathering for seasonal festivals or observing the steady progress of the seasons, there is a clear, unpretentious pride in the way Cullman maintains its own distinct path.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Cullman County Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 003° N
  • Colonel Cullman (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 002° N
  • Nesmith Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 269° W
  • Margaret Ingle Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 206° SW
  • Miracle Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 201° S
  • Heritage Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
  • Bent, not Broken (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 180° S
  • Cullman Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 324° NW
  • Sportsman Lake (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 321° NW
  • State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.6 mi, 114° SE
  • Hurricane Creek Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 340° N
  • Crooked Creek Civil War Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 294° NW
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 285° W
  • Walter Cotton Gin (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 111° E
  • Saint Francis of Assisi (Public Artwork) — 12.1 mi, 133° SE
  • Baileyton Good Time DragStrip (Attraction) — 14.3 mi, 069° E
  • Bangor Cave (Historic Ruins) — 14.5 mi, 160° S
  • William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 15.8 mi, 285° W · 182k acres
  • J.P. Cain Stadium (Stadium) — 18.3 mi, 344° N
  • Nectar Falls (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 136° SE
  • The Burleson Center (Arts Centre) — 19.5 mi, 345° N
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park (State Park) — 20.0 mi, 182° S
  • Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.4 mi, 345° N · 35k acres
  • Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 26.7 mi, 315° NW
  • Sipsey Fork West Fork, Alabama Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 28.5 mi, 273° W · 10k acres
  • Sipsey Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.3 mi, 289° W · 26k acres
  • Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 32.0 mi, 347° N · 4,011 acres
  • Star Theater (Historical) (Cinema) — 33.2 mi, 310° NW
  • HA Alexander park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 33.4 mi, 309° NW
  • Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 33.6 mi, 009° N

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About This Cullman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cullman, Alabama. Coordinates: 34.174821, -86.843612. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cullman includes the ZIP code (35055, 35058, 35056), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Cullman County (Cullman), and school district assignment (Cullman City School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.