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Jacksonville Alabama Map

Explore Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, Alabama

How to Use This Jacksonville, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.813712
Longitude	-85.761354
Population	14,385
Density	509.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	36265
Area Code	334
County Seat	Anniston
School District	Jacksonville City School District

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About Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 14,385. The population density is 509.2 people per km². Jacksonville is located at 33.8137°N, 85.7614°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jacksonville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 36265.

Jacksonville emerges from the red-clay earth as a quiet sentinel of the inland landscape, defined by the persistent growth of longleaf pine and hardwood forests. It lies 9.1 miles north-northeast of Saks, AL (from Saks, AL: bearing 30°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-northeast of Alexandria. The terrain surrounding Jacksonville is marked by the subtle grace of the Big Pine Hills, which loom five miles away to provide a permanent, shadowy horizon against the afternoon sun. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Jacksonville City Park, a space that anchors the daily rhythm of the streets. Beyond the residential grid, the waters of Little Tallasseehatchee Creek flow steadily just two miles from the center, carving a path through the quiet countryside. Further out, the serene expanse of Aderholts Lake rests two miles away, reflecting the shifting colors of a sky that feels vast and unencumbered by the weight of the distant coastline.

Jacksonville grew from a foundational spirit of resilience, evolving into a place where the economy now finds its pulse in the presence of higher education. The academic life of the university serves as the primary engine for the local workforce, fostering a culture that values intellectual pursuit alongside traditional industry. Long ago, the surrounding fields were defined by the cycles of peach and pecan harvests, a legacy that still informs the local appreciation for the land’s bounty. This economic foundation remains steady, balancing the practical needs of modern commerce with the slower, deliberate pace of a region defined by its inland isolation. Jacksonville maintains a distinct character, honoring the quiet labor of its citizens who navigate the transition from agricultural roots to a modern, service-oriented reality.

The cultural identity of Jacksonville is deeply colored by the echoes of civil rights history and the enduring influence of the university that shapes its intellectual climate. A sense of collective memory permeates the local atmosphere, surfacing in the ways residents gather for seasonal events and academic celebrations. Notable figures like the esteemed writer Rick Bragg have helped articulate the specific texture of this environment, drawing from the same red-clay soil and humid air that define the local experience. Landmark structures across the campus and downtown area serve as silent witnesses to the passage of time, grounding the community in a physical history that feels both personal and profound. In the cooler hours of dusk, the light catches the architecture in a way that suggests a town constantly reflecting upon its own narrative.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jacksonville City Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 256° W
MAJ Dwayne Williams Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 166° S
John Pelham Monument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 169° S
Jacksonville Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 256° W
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 003° N
Henry Farm Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 189° S
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 2.1 mi, 091° E · 395k acres
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.5 mi, 180° S · 18k acres
Rose Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 4.6 mi, 043° NE · 161 acres
Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 156° SE
Choccolocco State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 156° SE
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.7 mi, 071° E · 8,947 acres
Samuel Noble Monument (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 199° S
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 11.5 mi, 200° S
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 12.5 mi, 201° S
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 14.3 mi, 195° S
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 265° W
Greyhound Bus Burning Site (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 214° SW
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.8 mi, 169° S
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 189° S
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 21.6 mi, 316° NW
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 21.7 mi, 316° NW
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.7 mi, 316° NW
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 187° S
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.8 mi, 185° S · 7,400 acres
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 31.1 mi, 349° N
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 218° SW
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 218° SW
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 34.3 mi, 178° S
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 34.8 mi, 320° NW

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