Explore Moody, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Moody, 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 Moody.
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 | Moody |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.603429 |
| Longitude | -86.493786 |
| Population | 13,170 |
| Density | 207.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 35004, 35094 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| County Seat | Ashville |
| School District | St. Clair County School District |
Moody emerges from the landscape as a distinct point of intersection where the steady flow of the Little Cahaba River defines the local topography. It lies 4.3 miles northeast of Leeds, AL (from Leeds, AL: bearing 46°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-southeast of Trussville. Hurst Hill rises directly from the earth here, grounding the horizon in a silhouette that shifts from sharp clarity at noon to a soft, hazy violet as the day wanes. The land slopes gently toward the nearby basin of Hale Hollow, where the shadows linger longer in the afternoons. Residents often find quiet retreat at Moody City Park, a space that preserves the natural character of the terrain for those seeking a moment of respite. Lake George sits seven miles away, offering a reflective stillness that mirrors the quietude of the surrounding woodlands.
Economic life in Moody has evolved from its early agricultural roots into a modern landscape of commerce and small-scale industry. The red-clay soil once supported the rhythms of seasonal farming, but the town now serves as a connective junction for regional trade and transit. Local enterprises thrive by utilizing the accessible corridors that link the interior of the region, maintaining a steady, industrious pace. The history of the area is etched into the modest architecture of older storefronts that have adapted to the needs of a growing population. This transition from fields to functional infrastructure reflects a pragmatic spirit that values both its heritage and the necessity of progress.
Cultural life in Moody finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the calendar throughout the year. The people maintain a character shaped by the long, humid summers and a tradition of neighborly engagement that persists despite the modern acceleration of daily life. Events held at the local public grounds draw families together, reinforcing the social bonds that define the identity of the residents. While the pace remains deliberate, the community takes pride in its local institutions and the quiet milestones achieved by its students and civic leaders. This place holds onto a specific, understated grace, where the light filtering through the pines creates a sense of belonging for those who call Moody home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moody, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.603429, -86.493786. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Moody includes the ZIP code (35004, 35094), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of St. Clair County (Ashville), and school district assignment (St. Clair County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |