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Dothan Alabama Map

Explore Dothan, 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 Dothan, Alabama

How to Use This Dothan, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	31.233698
Longitude	-85.406823
Population	71,072
Density	305.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36301, 36303, 36302, 36304, 36305
Area Code	334
County Seat	Dothan
School District	Dothan City School District

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About Dothan, Alabama

Dothan is a locality in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 71,072. The population density is 305.5 people per km². Dothan is located at 31.2337°N, 85.4068°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dothan is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36301, 36303, 36302.

Dothan occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Wiregrass region where the horizon stretches flat and wide, defined by the steady, slow-growing reach of longleaf pines and the deep, iron-rich hue of the soil. It lies 22.0 miles southeast of Ozark, AL (from Ozark, AL: bearing 138°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-southwest of Headland. The land here does not rise or fall with drama, but rather unfolds in a series of subtle, rhythmic swells that hold the heat of the afternoon long after the sun begins its descent. Through the quiet outskirts, the waters of Rocky Branch move with a persistent, low murmur, carving a path through the dense bottomland hardwoods that define the local terrain. While the distant silhouette of Balcom Hill marks the far edge of the sky, the true physical character of Dothan remains tethered to the earth itself, a place where the air hangs thick and heavy with the scent of damp clay and ripening fields.

Settlement in Dothan emerged from the intersection of early agrarian expansion and the necessity of a central trading hub for the surrounding countryside. The pioneers who arrived here sought the fertility of the soil, organizing their lives around the cycles of planting and the slow accumulation of homesteads. Over decades, the identity of Dothan solidified as a crossroads for the region, evolving from a modest collection of clearings into a structural anchor for the southern interior. The history of the area is written in the resilient architecture of its older districts and the collective memory of the families who transformed the wilderness into a productive, organized landscape.

Economic life in Dothan serves as a testament to the productivity of the inland plains, driven by a robust mix of agricultural commerce, manufacturing, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within Dothan supports a steady flow of regional trade, connecting local output to broader markets while sustaining a network of specialized industries. Education plays a vital role in the long-term vitality of the region, with institutions like Wallace Community College providing a foundation for technical and professional advancement. The pace of the local economy is dictated by a deliberate, focused energy, ensuring that the necessary facilities and systems remain capable of supporting the needs of a growing population without sacrificing the structural integrity of the town.

Cultural life in Dothan finds its most vibrant expression in the annual National Peanut Festival, a time when the entire region gathers to honor the agricultural heritage that sustains the local spirit. Residents often find respite in the green, quiet spaces of Poplar Head Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy to create shifting patterns on the walkways. While Dothan lacks the proximity to the coast, the recreational pull of Lake Arthur provides a necessary mirror to the sky, offering a place for reflection and leisure. The community maintains a quiet pride in its local traditions, anchored by the sense that the most significant events are those shared among neighbors in the open, unpretentious spaces that define the landscape of Dothan.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Camera Nut Peanut (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 116° SE
Solomon Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 278° W
Dothan Leadership Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 124° SE
Unknown Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 150° SE
World's Smallest City Block (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 119° SE
Bell UH-1H Huey (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 124° SE
Westgate Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 269° W
Rip Hewes Ballfield Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 173° S
Dothan Trail Park (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 239° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 6.8 mi, 281° W
George W. Andrews Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 17.5 mi, 083° E
Omussee Creek Mound (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 081° E
Old Cabin Jail Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 077° E
Bell AH-1F Cobra (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 317° NW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 20.2 mi, 178° S
Bell UH-1C Huey (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 290° W
Oktahatko (Historic Ruins) — 22.4 mi, 158° S
Southern Broadway (Theatre) — 27.0 mi, 282° W
Blue Springs State Park (State Park) — 29.3 mi, 348° N
Florida Caverns State Park (State Park) — 29.7 mi, 161° S
Indian Village (Historic Ruins) — 31.1 mi, 160° S
Kolomoki Mounds (Museum) — 31.5 mi, 059° NE
View point (Viewpoint) — 35.1 mi, 037° NE
Swamp Gravy - Georgia's Official Folk-Life Theater (Theatre) — 40.1 mi, 096° E
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.0 mi, 077° E · 1,786 acres
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 47.6 mi, 181° S · 576k acres
Pike Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 53.6 mi, 320° NW
Conecuh River Depot (Museum) — 53.6 mi, 320° NW
Uniquely Clever LLC (Arts Centre) — 54.8 mi, 230° SW
Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 59.3 mi, 264° W · 85k acres

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