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Glencoe Alabama Map

Explore Glencoe, 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 Glencoe, Alabama

How to Use This Glencoe, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.948339
Longitude	-85.933606
Population	5,372
Density	122.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35213, 35903
Area Code	205, 334
County Seat	Gadsden
School District	Etowah County School District

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About Glencoe, Alabama

Glencoe is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,372. The population density is 122.1 people per km². Glencoe is located at 33.9483°N, 85.9336°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Glencoe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35213, 35903.

Glencoe anchors itself firmly within the landscape of northern Alabama, defined by the steady, unhurried presence of Little Cove Creek as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 5.8 miles southeast of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 133°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of Rainbow City. The topography here shifts from the modest, fertile soil of Fords Valley to the more rugged elevations found toward Dry Creek Mountain in the distance. Residents often observe how the afternoon light catches the red clay, casting a warm, copper glow over the fields as the day draws to a close. H Neely Henry Lake sits quietly just a mile away, providing a vast, still expanse of water that reflects the changing Alabama sky. Wilson Park offers a central gathering space where the land remains open and accessible to those who walk its paths under the canopy of regional hardwoods.

Glencoe emerged from a tradition of agrarian labor and the industrious spirit that characterized the development of this inland corridor. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the productivity of the surrounding bottomland to a more diverse framework of small-scale industry and regional trade. Families have long cultivated the red-clay soil, contributing to the agricultural identity that persists even as modern commerce finds its footing here. The hum of daily work connects the present to a history of steady, manual craftsmanship and the quiet persistence of the local workforce. As the seasons cycle through, the rhythm of industry remains tied to the land, ensuring that the character of the economy stays grounded in the realities of the physical environment.

Glencoe maintains a cultural temper shaped by the quietude of the southern interior and the enduring influence of its regional geography. Residents frequently travel the eight miles to witness the cascading waters of Noccalula Falls, a landmark that underscores the natural beauty intrinsic to this part of the state. Community life finds its focus in local gatherings and the shared observations of those who have lived here for generations. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of those who have passed through this region leaves a subtle impression on the collective memory. The atmosphere possesses a distinct stillness, particularly at dusk when the air grows heavy and the sounds of the landscape settle into a rhythmic, nocturnal calm. Individuals who have achieved wider recognition often carry the influence of such a place within them, reflecting the quiet strength and grounded nature fostered by this specific corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hollingsworth Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 044° NE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 262° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 360° N
Jack Lowe, Sr. Field (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 335° NW
Twin Bridges Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.5 mi, 337° NW
Spirit of American Citizenship (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 316° NW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 320° NW
Iroquois (Huey) Helicopter (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 320° NW
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 8.1 mi, 321° NW
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 321° NW
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.2 mi, 319° NW
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 205° SW
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 129° SE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 13.9 mi, 120° SE · 395k acres
Rose Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 14.1 mi, 113° SE · 161 acres
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 145° SE · 18k acres
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.7 mi, 114° SE · 8,947 acres
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 20.9 mi, 164° S
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 21.4 mi, 323° NW
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 21.4 mi, 167° S
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 21.5 mi, 010° N
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 23.9 mi, 165° S
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 26.3 mi, 326° NW
Little River Canyon National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 27.0 mi, 031° NE · 11k acres
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 27.1 mi, 325° NW
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 323° NW
OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 31.1 mi, 270° W
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 32.8 mi, 167° S
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 34.7 mi, 170° S · 7,400 acres
Alabama Fan Club and Museum (Museum) — 35.4 mi, 019° N

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