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Huntsville Alabama Map

Explore Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, Alabama

How to Use This Huntsville, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.782275
Longitude	-86.532599
Population	215,006
Density	380.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35801, 35802, 35803, 35804, 35805
Area Code	256
County Seat	Huntsville
School District	Huntsville City School District

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About Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. With a population of 215,006, Huntsville is a major urban centre in Alabama. The population density is 380.6 people per km². Huntsville is located at 34.7823°N, 86.5326°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Huntsville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35801, 35802, 35803.

Huntsville commands a landscape defined by the convergence of ancient geological shifts and the quiet, persistent flow of water through the red-clay soil. It lies 8.4 miles south of Meridianville, AL (from Meridianville, AL: bearing 185°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-northeast of Madison. The Five Points Ditch defines the local hydrology, marking the earth as it carves a path through the terrain near the verdant expanse of Big Spring Park. Beyond the immediate urban center, the land rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Chunn Hill, while the depressions of Fagan Hollow offer a sheltered, low-lying contrast to the surrounding plateau. At dusk, the light catches the moisture in the humid air, casting a heavy, golden glow that seems to settle in the hollows and linger against the dark, sturdy silhouettes of the local hardwoods.

Huntsville traces its origins to the early nineteenth century, when settlers recognized the fertile promise of the land and the reliable output of the local springs. The growth of Huntsville followed the patterns of agrarian expansion, yet the settlement quickly moved beyond mere farming to become a nexus of commerce and regional governance. Through the intervening generations, the character of the site has been shaped by the intersection of industrial ambition and the enduring memory of the South, creating a legacy where the quietude of the past remains visible in the architecture of the older districts. The transition from a frontier outpost to a center of innovation reflects a persistent drive that has defined the inhabitants since the first structures were raised.

Economic vitality in Huntsville centers on the sophisticated demands of aerospace engineering, defense research, and advanced technology, which have fundamentally altered the local skyline. The presence of major universities and research institutions provides a steady infusion of intellectual rigor, supporting an infrastructure that prioritizes development and technical precision. While the pace of work is driven by high-stakes industry, the daily rhythm is tempered by the proximity of quiet retreats like Ware Pond, where the landscape remains largely undisturbed by the surrounding industrial output. This duality of high-tech enterprise and the slow, steady cycle of the natural world maintains a balance that influences the temperament of the workforce and the planning of the urban grid.

Culture in Huntsville finds expression in a diverse array of annual festivals and a deep-seated appreciation for the arts, which often converge in the public spaces throughout the year. While collegiate sports command significant attention and loyalty, the local character is equally defined by a commitment to education and scientific inquiry, reflecting the contributions of figures like Wernher von Braun. The landmarks of the area serve as a record of both human ingenuity and natural grace, from the meticulously maintained gardens of Big Spring Park to the sprawling facilities that look toward the stars. Life here moves with a deliberate purpose, where the pursuit of discovery is grounded by a genuine connection to the local environment and a shared pride in the intellectual stature of Huntsville.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monte Sano State Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.1 mi, 146° SE
Old Town Historic District (Historic Site) — 4.5 mi, 226° SW
Big Spring International Park (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 221° SW
Huntsville Depot (Historic Site) — 4.5 mi, 221° SW
Constitution Hall Park (Historic Site) — 4.5 mi, 221° SW
EarlyWorks Children's Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 222° SW
Von Braun Center (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 4.6 mi, 222° SW
Huntsville Museum of Art (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 222° SW
Twickenham Historic District (Historic Site) — 4.6 mi, 230° SW
Burritt on the Mountain (Historic Site) — 4.7 mi, 207° SW
Weeden House Museum (Historic Site) — 4.7 mi, 227° SW
Lowrance-McClung House (Historic Site) — 4.7 mi, 227° SW
Huntsville Botanical Garden (Nature Reserve) — 7.1 mi, 219° SW
The Orion Amphitheater (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 7.1 mi, 220° SW
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 234° SW
Alabama A&M Agribition Center (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 271° W
Mount Carmel Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 062° NE
North Alabama Railroad Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 276° W
Monte Sano State Park (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 180° S
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 182° S
Henry and Nell Lane Bradford Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 274° W
State Black Archives Research Center and Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 276° W
Statue of William Hooper Councill (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 274° W
Wernher von Braun Planetarium (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 153° SE
Monte Sano Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 186° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 079° E
Hotel Monte Sano (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 181° S
David Wilson (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 336° NW
2006 School Bus Crash (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 228° SW
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 205° SW · 35k acres

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