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Northport Alabama Map

Explore Northport, 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 Northport, Alabama

How to Use This Northport, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.257565
Longitude	-87.596396
Population	31,125
Density	688.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35476, 35473, 35475
Area Code	256
County Seat	Tuscaloosa
School District	Tuscaloosa County School District

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About Northport, Alabama

Northport is a locality in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 31,125. The population density is 688.4 people per km². Northport is located at 33.2576°N, 87.5964°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Northport is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35476, 35473, 35475.

Northport rises from the red clay of Alabama with a quiet persistence that defines the character of the inland landscape. It lies 1.4 miles north-northwest of Tuscaloosa, AL (from Tuscaloosa, AL: bearing 341°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Holt.

Northport occupies a terrain defined by the subtle transitions between the low-lying Holman Bottom and the broader, sun-drenched plains that stretch toward the distant silhouette of Pleasant Ridge. Life here moves in sync with the nearby flow of Twomile Creek, which carves a modest path through the dense, verdant woodlands that define the local topography. At dusk, the light catches the surface of William Bacon Oliver Lake, casting long, amber shadows across the cooling earth. Residents often gather at Civitan Park to witness the transition of the day, where the humid air carries the scent of pine and damp soil. The horizon remains unbroken by the sea, anchored instead by the deep, steady presence of the Alabama interior.

Northport traces its origins to the early nineteenth century, when settlers recognized the strategic importance of the land for trade and navigation. The local economy, once tethered to the industrious movement of goods along regional waterways, has evolved into a diverse mix of commerce and professional services. Small manufacturing and retail sectors continue to support the daily needs of the region, maintaining a steady economic pulse that avoids the volatility of larger industrial centers. The architecture of the older districts reflects a period of deliberate, sturdy construction, favoring brick and heavy timber over more transient materials. As the decades passed, the regional focus shifted from raw agricultural output to a more refined, service-oriented framework, yet the industrious spirit of the founders remains palpable.

Northport maintains a cultural identity that is deeply observant of its own traditions, favoring a deliberate pace that honors the passage of seasons. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown area, serve as a focal point for community life and the annual gatherings that draw residents together in celebration. The town is recognized for its connection to professional and college athletics, which often become the central rhythm of the autumn months. While many figures have passed through the region, the area is perhaps most distinctly linked to the legacy of those who contributed to the broader cultural and political developments of the South. Everyday life in Northport is characterized by a quiet, grounded familiarity, where the weight of history is balanced by a sincere commitment to the present moment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Northwood Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 079° E
War Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 150° SE
Memorial Bridge (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 187° S
Kentuck Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 173° S
Virginia Shirley Studio-Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 159° S
Defended Covered Bridge (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 155° SE
Bama Belle (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 155° SE
Three Sisters (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 155° SE
Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 158° S
Queen City Fountain (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 147° SE
Old Tavern (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 159° S
Lorrie Lane Studio (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 155° SE
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 196° S
Allen Bales Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 138° SE
Alabama Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 136° SE
Lake Lurleen State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 303° NW
Tuskaloosa Capitol Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 137° SE
Woody Clements Stadium (Stadium) — 6.5 mi, 104° E
Hurrican Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 113° SE
Sipsey River Complex (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 280° W
Old Lock 14 (Viewpoint) — 11.0 mi, 081° E
Mound D (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 186° S
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 17.3 mi, 163° S · 395k acres
Mound C (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 187° S
Mound R (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 187° S
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.0 mi, 113° SE · 8,383 acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 52.3 mi, 011° N · 182k acres
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 64.4 mi, 271° W · 97k acres
Sipsey Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 71.1 mi, 006° N · 26k acres

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