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Decatur Alabama Map

Explore Decatur, 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 Decatur, Alabama

How to Use This Decatur, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.572995
Longitude	-86.989901
Population	57,938
Density	411.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35601, 35603, 35602, 35609, 35699
Area Code	256
County Seat	Decatur
School District	Decatur City School District

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About Decatur, Alabama

Decatur is a locality in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 57,938. The population density is 411.5 people per km². Decatur is located at 34.5730°N, 86.9899°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Decatur is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35601, 35603, 35602.

Decatur emerges from the northern landscape as a place where the earth leans toward the water, defined by the persistent, winding path of the Dry Branch that carves through the local terrain. It lies 11.6 miles north-northwest of Hartselle, AL (from Hartselle, AL: bearing 346°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northwest of Priceville. The horizon is shaped by the distant, hazy silhouette of Mason Ridge, which stands as a silent sentinel over the plains and woodlands. Here, the air carries a heavy, humid weight that softens the edges of the day, particularly as the sun begins to fade behind the trees. Residents often find a quiet respite at Courthouse Park, a central point of green space that anchors the urban grid, while the expanse of Wheeler Lake provides a expansive, reflective mirror to the sky only a mile away.

Decatur traces its origins to the early nineteenth century, when the necessity of river transport drew settlers to this specific bend in the land. The settlement grew from a strategic crossing point, evolving through the decades as the architecture of its downtown reflects the ambitions of those who first cleared the timber and built upon the red clay. Haney Bottoms, located five miles away, serves as a reminder of the low-lying, fertile geography that initially invited cultivation and trade. Over time, the history of Decatur became a layered narrative of resilience, defined by the shifting needs of a society moving from agrarian roots to the complexities of the industrial age.

Decatur functions as a vital engine of production, where the hum of manufacturing and the steady pulse of infrastructure define the daily labor of its people. The presence of significant industrial plants and logistical networks underscores a commitment to technical skill and the movement of goods, grounding the local economy in tangible outputs rather than speculation. While formal education is bolstered by nearby institutions that provide a foundation for professional development, the true infrastructure of Decatur lies in its connectivity and its ability to adapt to modern demands. The rhythm of the workweek is punctuated by the transition from heavy industry to the quieter, more deliberate pace of neighborhood life, ensuring that progress remains tethered to the character of the region.

Decatur maintains a cultural identity that honors its traditional roots while participating in the broader regional spirit of the South. Annual festivals often draw the community together under the open sky, celebrating the harvest and the heritage that binds the populace, while the local affection for collegiate athletics creates a shared, high-energy language among neighbors. Landmarks throughout the area serve as markers of local identity, standing as witnesses to the generations that have called this place home. While figures of national renown may have walked these streets, the true essence of Decatur remains in the everyday interactions of its citizens, who find beauty in the golden light hitting the fields at dusk or the simple, enduring presence of the landscape that surrounds them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wilson Morgan Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 181° S
Aquadome Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 357° N
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.4 mi, 103° E · 35k acres
Tortoise (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 025° NE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 019° N
Lest We Forget (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 349° N
Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 016° N · 4,011 acres
Mallard-fox Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 312° NW · 2,094 acres
The Burleson Center (Arts Centre) — 9.3 mi, 159° S
Historic Downtown Hartselle (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 160° S
Veteran's Park Memorial Display (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 267° W
J.P. Cain Stadium (Stadium) — 10.4 mi, 161° S
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 231° SW
Triana Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 088° E
Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.9 mi, 068° E
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 15.6 mi, 211° SW · 182k acres
The Broken Brush Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 15.9 mi, 004° N
Trinity School Cistern (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 004° N
Gulf Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 005° N
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 004° N
Mill Creek Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.3 mi, 051° NE
Star Theater (Historical) (Cinema) — 18.4 mi, 250° W
Helicopter (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 069° E
HA Alexander park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 250° W
BE-4 Engine (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 056° NE
Sipsey Fork West Fork, Alabama Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 23.3 mi, 237° SW · 10k acres
Joe Wheeler State Park (State Park) — 24.3 mi, 313° NW
Sipsey Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.4 mi, 231° SW · 26k acres

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