Explore Greenville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Greenville, 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 Greenville.
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 | Greenville |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.843072 |
| Longitude | -86.636951 |
| Population | 7,374 |
| Density | 133.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 36037 |
| Area Code | 334, 251 |
| County Seat | Greenville |
| School District | Butler County School District |
Greenville occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Tanyard Branch, which winds its path through the terrain as a constant, fluid presence. It lies 38.1 miles west of Troy, AL (from Troy, AL: bearing 272°T), and is situated 33.9 miles northeast of Evergreen. The regional geography is characterized by inland plains and woodlands that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Gopher Ridge on the horizon. Residents often find respite at Sportsmen Club Lake, a tranquil body of water that mirrors the expansive, humid skies of the day. Confederate Park provides a central green space where the local flora thrives under the warmth of the Alabama sun. The earth here holds a deep, iron-rich tone, grounding the area in the solid, unyielding reality of its own soil.
Greenville emerged through the efforts of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the surrounding fertile lands. The local economy has historically drawn its strength from the cycles of timber production and the cultivation of crops that flourish in the long growing seasons. Industrial development has steadily evolved, moving from traditional agrarian roots toward modern manufacturing and logistics hubs that keep the region connected to wider trade routes. Small businesses form the backbone of the daily commerce, reflecting a commitment to self-reliance and steady growth. Hard work remains the primary currency, with many families maintaining a connection to the land that has supported generations.
Greenville carries a cultural character shaped by the intersection of Southern heritage and a modern, forward-looking perspective. The rhythm of life is marked by seasonal gatherings and the quiet maintenance of local traditions that honor the people who have contributed to the area. Notable individuals such as the legendary country musician Hank Williams spent significant time in this region, leaving an indelible mark on the local identity. Community events frequently center around the public spaces, fostering a sense of shared purpose among those who call Greenville home. The evening light often settles softly over the streets, casting long, calm shadows that speak to the enduring stability of the place.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenville, Alabama. Coordinates: 31.843072, -86.636951. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Greenville includes the ZIP code (36037), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Butler County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Butler County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |