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Madison Alabama Map

Explore Madison, 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 Madison, Alabama

How to Use This Madison, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.710533
Longitude	-86.76228
Population	56,933
Density	724.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35020, 36117, 35756
Area Code	334, 251, 256
County Seat	Huntsville
School District	Madison City School District

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About Madison, Alabama

Madison is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 56,933. The population density is 724.0 people per km². Madison is located at 34.7105°N, 86.7623°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Madison is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35020, 36117, 35756.

Madison occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the red-clay earth and the subtle transitions of an inland terrain situated far from any maritime influence. It lies 9.5 miles west-southwest of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 257°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south of Rainbow. The horizon remains dominated by the distant, hazy silhouettes of Chunn Hill, while the immediate surroundings offer a flatter, fertile expanse that has long supported the growth of hardwood forests. Mill Creek winds its way through the periphery, providing a singular, steady pulse of water that sustains the local flora, while the calm surface of Lady Ann Lake mirrors the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. Residents often find solace in the open green spaces of Madison Point Park, where the air carries the faint, earthen scent of a region transitioning between the humid warmth of the south and the tempered breezes of the higher elevations.

Madison emerged from the necessity of the railroad, serving as a vital connection point that allowed the early agricultural bounty of the region to reach wider markets. The settlement grew with a deliberate pace, its foundations laid by those who recognized the value of the fertile plains and the strategic importance of the transit lines that crisscrossed the area. Over the decades, the identity of Madison shifted from a modest depot stop to a center of regional gravity, retaining a certain reserve that reflects its origins as a place of work and transit. The history of the area is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring layout of its streets and the way the architecture adapts to the long, lingering heat of the summer months.

The contemporary economy of Madison thrives on a synergy between technical industry and a robust service sector, drawing strength from the nearby research and aerospace hubs that define the broader regional landscape. Infrastructure here prioritizes connectivity, linking residential neighborhoods to commercial zones where the daily commerce of the region is transacted with professional efficiency. Education remains a cornerstone of life in Madison, with local schools consistently fostering an environment of academic rigor that prepares the youth for the complexities of the modern workforce. While the town lacks major universities within its immediate borders, the proximity to higher learning institutions ensures that a culture of continuous development and intellectual inquiry remains a central feature of the local outlook.

Cultural life in Madison is characterized by a blend of community-centered traditions and a deep-seated appreciation for the rhythm of the changing seasons. Residents gather for major annual festivals that celebrate the local heritage, often filling the public squares with music and regional flavors that highlight the bounty of the surrounding peach and pecan country. While professional sports teams are followed with the intensity typical of the broader state, the local passion is equally directed toward high school athletics, which often serve as the primary social anchor for the community. Famous landmarks, though subtle, provide a sense of place that grounds the residents, and the presence of notable individuals who have contributed to the sciences and civic leadership adds a layer of distinction to the identity of Madison.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mill Creek Greenway Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 225° SW
Mill Creek Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Palmer Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 204° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 320° NW
Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.0 mi, 168° S
BE-4 Engine (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 066° NE
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 219° SW · 35k acres
Helicopter (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 121° SE
Lockheed A-12 'Oxcart' (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 090° E
U.S. Army Corporal (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 090° E
UAH Stone Geode (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 080° E
Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 301° NW
Buffalo Soldiers Memorial (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 077° E
Lynx Gallery (Gallery) — 9.0 mi, 078° E
The Burger Factory (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 078° E
The Studio Theatre (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 088° E
Queen Kel The Creator (Arts Centre) — 9.4 mi, 088° E
Pig, In Memoriam (Public Artwork) — 9.7 mi, 004° N
Mrs. Nadine Meslon Yeager (Viewpoint) — 10.0 mi, 084° E
Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 257° W · 4,011 acres
Monte Sano State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 085° E
State Black Archives Research Center and Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 065° NE
Henry and Nell Lane Bradford Auditorium (Theatre) — 12.1 mi, 065° NE
Hotel Monte Sano (Historic Ruins) — 13.2 mi, 080° E
Mallard-fox Creek Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 18.7 mi, 258° W · 2,094 acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 31.1 mi, 222° SW · 182k acres

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