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McCalla Alabama Map

Explore McCalla, 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 McCalla, Alabama

How to Use This McCalla, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.303112
Longitude	-87.02666
Population	12,965
Density	148.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	35111, 35022
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Birmingham
School District	Jefferson County School District

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About McCalla, Alabama

McCalla is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 12,965. The population density is 148.1 people per km². McCalla is located at 33.3031°N, 87.0267°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 35111, 35022.

McCalla occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Moore Brook as it winds through the verdant, inland terrain. It lies 5.0 miles southwest of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Hueytown. Red Ridge rises a mere mile away, casting long, disciplined shadows that stretch across the earth as the sun begins its late afternoon descent. The proximity of McKelveys Lakes offers a stillness to the environment, where the water mirrors the shifting hues of the sky. Beyond the immediate tree line, the expansive reach of Shades Valley shapes the horizon, providing a natural basin for the humid, heavy air to settle. Further out, the State-owned Submerged Lands provide a managed expanse of wilderness that anchors the ecological rhythm of the surrounding countryside.

McCalla emerged from a history deeply tied to the iron and coal veins that once dictated the pulse of the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the utility of the red clay soil, which eventually gave way to a blend of agricultural interests and the industrial expansion of the greater metropolitan corridor. Today, the local economy relies on a mixture of logistical support, retail trade, and the service sectors that keep the gears of the locality turning. Daily life here reflects the pragmatic spirit of those who labor in the warehouses and businesses that populate the transit routes. The legacy of resource extraction remains a quiet ghost in the landscape, informing the way the modern infrastructure interacts with the older, unyielding ground.

McCalla holds a character shaped by the steady, unpretentious pace of Southern life, where the heat of summer dictates the slow movement of the afternoon. Residents often gather in communal spaces to mark the passage of time, favoring local traditions over the frantic energy of larger urban centers. The cultural identity is marked by a deep-seated resilience, visible in the way the architecture clings to the landscape without apology. Among those who have shaped the broader awareness of the region, the professional athlete Bo Jackson stands as a notable figure, having spent his formative years in the vicinity. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the scent of longleaf pine and the persistent, humid warmth that defines the season.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 204° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 348° N
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 153° SE
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 036° NE · 48 acres
Cahaba River - Shelby County Park (Local Recreation) — 7.1 mi, 168° S
Cahaba River Park (Local Park) — 7.8 mi, 174° S
Red Mountain Park (Local Park) — 10.8 mi, 039° NE
Great Wall (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 062° NE
Oak Grove Softball Field (Stadium) — 13.6 mi, 326° NW
Oak Grove Baseball Stadium (Stadium) — 13.6 mi, 327° NW
MESH Collective Art (Public Artwork) — 13.8 mi, 043° NE
West Blocton (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 201° S
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 188° S · 8,383 acres
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 087° E
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 082° E
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 049° NE
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 239° SW
Eco Park at University Lake (State Recreation Area) — 15.8 mi, 149° SE
The Gallery (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 145° SE
Stewards of the Centennial Capsule (Monument) — 16.7 mi, 146° SE
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 17.5 mi, 051° NE
Old CCC Lakside Campsite ("Unit 1") (Historic Ruins) — 17.6 mi, 080° E
Christian Camp Plaque #2 (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 081° E
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 17.7 mi, 081° E
Camp Tranquility Main Entrance (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 081° E
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 050° NE
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 080° E
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 043° NE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 24.5 mi, 215° SW · 395k acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 50.3 mi, 353° N · 182k acres

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