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Gulf Shores Alabama Map

Explore Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores, Alabama

How to Use This Gulf Shores, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	30.275837
Longitude	-87.701258
Population	15,014
Density	204.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36542, 36547
Area Code	251
County Seat	Bay Minette
School District	Gulf Shores City School District

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About Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 15,014. The population density is 204.4 people per km². Gulf Shores is located at 30.2758°N, 87.7013°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gulf Shores is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36542, 36547.

Gulf Shores remains a singular point where the horizon dissolves into the pale, salt-heavy shimmer of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 11.1 miles south of Foley, AL (from Foley, AL: bearing 185°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-southwest of Orange Beach. The landscape here is defined by the shifting interface of sand and tide, a place where the humid air carries the scent of brine across the flat, sun-bleached expanse. To the north, the terrain transitions into the quiet, brackish stillness of Little Lagoon, where the water mirrors the sky with an unblinking intensity. Further inland, the slow, meandering movement of Portage Creek carves through the low-lying terrain, offering a quiet counterpoint to the restless surf. Nearby, the protected wildness of Gulf State Park provides a sanctuary for coastal flora, while the distant, low silhouette of Grass Island marks the edge of the deeper sound.

Gulf Shores grew from a quiet collection of fishing camps into a destination defined by the relentless industry of the southern coast. The local economy relies heavily upon the seasonal ebb and flow of tourism, which sustains the vibrant hospitality sector and supports a network of small, specialized businesses. Historically, the area was shaped by the rugged persistence of those who worked the water, gathering the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico to supply the broader region. Today, the economy balances this maritime heritage with the modern demands of a thriving resort landscape. The rhythm of daily work is dictated by the sun and the tides, reflecting a long-standing tradition of labor that respects the power of the surrounding waters.

Gulf Shores possesses a character forged by the sun-drenched intensity of the seasons and the resilient spirit of its residents. The cultural life of the area is best experienced in the quiet moments of the late afternoon, when the light turns a soft, bruised gold and the heat begins to dissipate from the dunes. Landmarks like the sprawling expanse of Gulf State Park serve as communal anchors, inviting visitors to engage with the natural environment through trails and protected preserves. While the area is largely defined by its own distinct pace, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for notable figures like Jimmy Buffett, whose early life in the region helped inform the relaxed, coastal philosophy that permeates the local culture. Life here moves with the tides, a steady and predictable pulse that connects the people of Gulf Shores to the enduring, salt-swept beauty of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gulf Shores Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 096° E
Gulf State Park (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 116° SE
Meyer Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 090° E
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.0 mi, 273° W · 20k acres
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 322° NW
Blue Marlin (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 073° E
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.8 mi, 300° NW
Spider Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 8.1 mi, 071° E
Foley Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 9.0 mi, 358° N
John Snook Telephone Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 005° N
Perdido Key State Park (State Park) — 12.9 mi, 086° E
Heidelberg Farm (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 348° N
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 16.6 mi, 068° E
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 16.9 mi, 085° E · 213k acres
Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 17.2 mi, 082° E
Fort Pickens State Park Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 18.3 mi, 091° E
Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 20.9 mi, 325° NW
Fort McRee (Historic Ruins) — 23.2 mi, 081° E
Florida National Scenic Trail Northern Terminus (Monument) — 24.9 mi, 082° E
Utility Pole (Historic Ruins) — 26.1 mi, 083° E
Bayfront Beach (Attraction) — 27.7 mi, 332° NW
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 28.0 mi, 299° NW
Gator Boardwalk (Attraction) — 28.9 mi, 334° NW
Quayside Art Gallery (Gallery) — 30.5 mi, 072° E
Archaeological Dig Site (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 072° E
Pensacola Little Theatre (Theatre) — 30.5 mi, 072° E
UWF Historic Trust (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 072° E
Museum of Industry (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 072° E
Tivoli High House (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 072° E
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 45.8 mi, 073° E · 576k acres

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