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Gadsden Alabama Map

Explore Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, Alabama

How to Use This Gadsden, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.006597
Longitude	-86.016078
Population	33,945
Density	350.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35901, 35902, 35903, 35904, 35905
Area Code	334, 205
County Seat	Gadsden
School District	Gadsden City School District

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About Gadsden, Alabama

Gadsden is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 33,945. The population density is 350.2 people per km². Gadsden is located at 34.0066°N, 86.0161°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gadsden is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35901, 35902, 35903.

Gadsden commands a grounded presence upon the landscape, where the flow of Town Creek carves a path through the earth toward the horizon. It lies 4.6 miles north-northeast of Rainbow City, AL (from Rainbow City, AL: bearing 26°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Southside. The topography around Gadsden reveals a subtle layering of land, defined by the modest elevation of Ewing Hill and the expansive, quiet reach of the Canoe Creek Valley nearby. H Neely Henry Lake offers a steady, reflective surface to the terrain, cooling the air as the sun dips low and casts long, amber shadows across the red clay. Striplin Field provides an open space for the rhythm of daily life to unfold, maintaining a connection to the natural environment that persists even as the day fades into a soft, humid twilight. This inland geography favors a slow, deliberate pace, where the shifting light of the afternoon settles over the woodland and open plains with a quiet, persistent gravity.

Gadsden grew from its early foundations as a vital transit point, eventually fostering an economy deeply tied to the industrious spirit of manufacturing and regional commerce. The legacy of these industries remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the functional layout of the streets, which continue to support a working population. Over the generations, the shift from traditional production to a broader service-based economy has altered the daily tempo, yet the core identity of the workforce remains tethered to the history of the soil and the steel. Commerce moves through the center of Gadsden with a practical efficiency, reflecting the resilience of a people who have adapted to the changing demands of the modern era. The local economy persists as a testament to the endurance of those who build their livelihoods upon the steady, inland bedrock of the region.

The cultural character of Gadsden is defined by a deep-seated sense of place and an appreciation for the narratives that bind its residents together. Notable landmarks stand as quiet observers of the town’s evolution, while community events bring a collective energy to the public squares during the warmer months. Among the figures who have emerged from this environment is the writer Helen Keller, whose early life in the region remains a significant point of local reflection. Life in Gadsden moves with a predictable, steady grace, where the customs of the South are expressed in the warm reception of neighbors and the preservation of long-standing traditions. Whether observing the quietude of the evening or the bustle of a local gathering, one finds that Gadsden maintains a distinct personality shaped by its specific inland horizon and the enduring character of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

James D. Martin Wildlife Park & Walking Trail (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 201° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.4 mi, 203° SW
Spirit of American Citizenship (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 093° E
Coosa Landing (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 086° E
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 132° SE
Gadsden Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 337° NW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 348° N
Main Battle Tank (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 347° N
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.3 mi, 344° N
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 351° N
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 352° N
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 181° S
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 15.4 mi, 329° NW
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 19.1 mi, 026° NE
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 19.1 mi, 130° SE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 123° SE · 395k acres
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 331° NW
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 21.2 mi, 329° NW
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 22.0 mi, 327° NW
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.9 mi, 141° SE · 18k acres
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 23.7 mi, 118° SE · 8,947 acres
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 26.3 mi, 156° SE
OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 26.7 mi, 261° W
Mabrey's Rock of Ages (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 337° NW
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 29.3 mi, 158° S
Alabama Fan Club and Museum (Museum) — 33.6 mi, 029° NE

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