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Fairhope Alabama Map

Explore Fairhope, 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 Fairhope, Alabama

How to Use This Fairhope, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	30.52092
Longitude	-87.879122
Population	22,477
Density	599.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36532, 36533
Area Code	251
County Seat	Bay Minette
School District	Baldwin County School District

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About Fairhope, Alabama

Fairhope is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 22,477. The population density is 599.5 people per km². Fairhope is located at 30.5209°N, 87.8791°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fairhope is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36532, 36533.

Fairhope exhibits a singular posture where the humid, heavy air of the South meets the expansive reach of the coastal horizon. It lies 5.6 miles south of Daphne, AL (from Daphne, AL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 14.5 miles southeast of Mobile. The landscape descends toward the water in a series of subtle shifts, marked by the proximity of Cowpen Creek and the deep, shadowed creases of Stack Gully. Residents often walk through the verdant, quiet expanse of Knoll Park, where the canopy softens the intensity of the afternoon sun. While the distant Mobile Ship Channel traces a path for heavy vessels across the horizon, the local atmosphere remains defined by the salt-tinged breeze and the slow, rhythmic movement of the tides. Far to the northwest, the elevation rises toward the distant Stony Hill, yet the immediate terrain remains defined by low, wooded slopes and the quiet influence of the nearby coastline.

Fairhope emerged from a vision of experimental social cooperation, creating a legacy that continues to color the local spirit today. The economy gradually transitioned from those early agrarian roots to a contemporary mix of small-scale commerce, boutique retail, and a robust hospitality sector that draws visitors from across the region. Local industry thrives in the quiet spaces between the longleaf pines, where the rhythm of trade follows the needs of a modern, discerning populace. Economic life feels tethered to the natural cycles of the seasons, shifting with the harvest of pecans or the arrival of travelers seeking the quietude of the coast. Though the town has grown, it retains a focused industriousness that honors its historical dedication to self-sufficiency and mutual support.

Fairhope maintains a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes the arts and the deliberate preservation of its public spaces. Visitors often gather at the pier to watch the light change over the water, finding in those moments a stillness that seems to define the local pace. The novelist Winston Groom once found inspiration in these quiet streets, capturing the nuance of the region with a sharp, observant eye. Seasonal festivals bring a surge of energy to the quiet avenues, yet the town consistently returns to a state of calm reflection once the crowds depart. Landmarks like the public bluffs serve as a communal center, anchoring the daily habits of those who have chosen to make Fairhope their long-term residence. Even when the world outside feels fractured, the local character remains grounded in a shared appreciation for the unique, humid beauty of this specific stretch of land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stimpson Field (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 266° W
Fairhope Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 334° NW
Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 278° W
Schoolchildren Metal Art (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 297° NW
Battles Road (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 236° SW
Sibley Street Public Access (Steadman's Landing) (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 338° N
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.7 mi, 155° SE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 5.7 mi, 127° SE
Heidelberg Farm (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 097° E
Bayfront Beach (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 341° N
Gator Boardwalk (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 348° N
Meaher State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 341° N
W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 342° N
John Snook Telephone Museum (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 117° SE
PB MK3 Swift Boat (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 324° NW
North American B-25J Mitchell (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 324° NW
The Fallen Guardians Monument (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 324° NW
Vietnam Veterans of America (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 324° NW
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 14.3 mi, 256° W
Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 320° NW
Oakleigh (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 316° NW
Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.8 mi, 340° N
Tensaw River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 15.8 mi, 350° N
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.3 mi, 191° S · 20k acres
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.7 mi, 257° W · 31k acres
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 31.1 mi, 118° SE · 213k acres
Fort McRee (Historic Ruins) — 36.1 mi, 112° E
Utility Pole (Historic Ruins) — 39.0 mi, 110° E
Quayside Art Gallery (Gallery) — 40.4 mi, 101° E
Pensacola Little Theatre (Theatre) — 40.4 mi, 101° E

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