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Mobile Alabama Map

Explore Mobile, 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 Mobile, Alabama

How to Use This Mobile, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	30.668426
Longitude	-88.100226
Population	187,041
Density	517.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36602, 36652, 36601, 36603, 36604
Area Code	251
County Seat	Mobile
School District	Mobile County School District

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About Mobile, Alabama

Mobile is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. With a population of 187,041, Mobile is a major urban centre in Alabama. The population density is 517.8 people per km². Mobile is located at 30.6684°N, 88.1002°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mobile is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36602, 36652, 36601.

Mobile unfolds along the banks of the Mobile River, where the humid air carries the scent of salt and the dense, green weight of bottomland hardwood forests. It lies 3.7 miles southeast of Prichard, AL (from Prichard, AL: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Saraland. The terrain here is defined by a subtle, low-lying topography that yields eventually to the distant, solitary rise of Stony Hill, creating a landscape where the horizon seems to stretch into an infinite, hazy gray. Only one mile from the open coastline, the atmosphere is perpetually softened by the moisture of the Mobile Turning Basin, which mirrors the shifting colors of the sky as day bleeds into twilight. Within the urban expanse, Bienville Square Park serves as a verdant anchor, its ancient oaks draped in long, trailing Spanish moss that sways with the rhythm of the tides.

Mobile traces its origins to the early eighteenth century, established as a strategic outpost that would eventually become a vital gateway for colonial expansion. The settlement grew through a complex synthesis of French, Spanish, and British influences, each layer of occupation leaving an indelible mark on the architecture and the social character of the populace. Over generations, the labor of diverse hands shaped the foundations of the streets, turning a frontier port into a center of commerce that navigated the turbulent currents of national history. Today, the echoes of those early days persist in the ironwork of balconies and the preservation of historic districts that define the soul of Mobile.

Industry remains the primary engine of the local economy, with the Mobile River facilitating a robust maritime sector that connects the region to global trade routes. Large-scale manufacturing and aerospace facilities operate alongside a growing concentration of logistical hubs, supported by infrastructure that spans the nearby Pinto Island and reaches toward the industrial corridors of the Bay Minette Basin. Educational institutions such as the University of South Alabama provide a scholarly counterpoint to this industrial vigor, fostering research and professional development that sustains the workforce. The interplay between the bustling port and the intellectual life of the campus creates a dynamic tension that keeps Mobile in a state of constant, productive motion.

Cultural expression in Mobile finds its most vibrant manifestation in the annual traditions that have persisted for centuries, bringing thousands to the streets to celebrate with music, parade, and public gathering. The community maintains a deep pride in its regional identity, often reflected in the spirited support for collegiate athletic programs that draw spectators from across the state. While landmarks like the historic facades of the downtown district offer a glimpse into the past, the natural beauty of the region—including the quiet waters of Justins Bay—provides a necessary reprieve from the pace of modern life. Figures of historical and cultural significance have emerged from these streets, their contributions recognized far beyond the borders of Alabama, cementing the reputation of Mobile as a place of enduring character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oakleigh Historic House Museum (Historic Site) — 2.4 mi, 079° E
Mobile Museum of Art (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 034° NE
Richards-DAR House (Historic Site) — 3.6 mi, 066° NE
Fort Conde (Historic Site) — 3.7 mi, 065° NE
History Museum of Mobile (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 065° NE
P.S. I Love You (Landmark) — 3.9 mi, 064° NE
Mobile Carnival Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 063° NE
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Cathedral) — 3.9 mi, 063° NE
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park (Historic Site) — 4.2 mi, 079° E
Bellingrath Gardens and Home (Nature Reserve) — 15.2 mi, 193° S
Martha B Maitre Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 193° S
Baumhauer-Randle Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 113° SE
John LeFlore & Joseph Langan (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 060° NE
Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 063° NE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 349° N
Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 069° E
Battle of Mobile Bay (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 065° NE
U.S. Coast Guard Monument (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 068° E
Saint Mary (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 006° N
Battleship Memorial Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 080° E
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 078° E
Piasecki H-21 (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 079° E
Cg-41364 (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 079° E
W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 057° NE
Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 036° NE
Meaher State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 094° E
Tensaw River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.7 mi, 062° NE
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 13.6 mi, 183° S
Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 130° SE
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.7 mi, 232° SW · 31k acres

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