Explore Oneonta, 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 Oneonta, 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 Oneonta.
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 | Oneonta |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Blount County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.947038 |
| Longitude | -86.489793 |
| Population | 6,938 |
| Density | 169.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 35121 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| County Seat | Oneonta |
| School District | Oneonta City School District |
Oneonta rises from the red-clay earth of Alabama as a quiet anchor amidst the inland landscape, positioned firmly away from any coastline. It lies 18.5 miles north-northeast of Clay, AL (from Clay, AL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 18.1 miles north of Margaret. The town sits in close proximity to the slopes of Red Mountain, which shapes the horizon with a steady, enduring presence. Nearby, the waters of Cheney Branch trace a path through the terrain, while Doctor Pattons Lower Lake offers a reflective stillness to the surrounding woods. Beyond the immediate town limits, the terrain shifts into the broader expanse of Lower Sand Valley. Woodland Park serves as a central green space, providing a quiet place for residents to observe the shifting light as it filters through the longleaf pines at dusk.
Oneonta carries a history rooted in the grit and steady growth of the regional economy, where agriculture and small-scale industry have long defined the daily toil. The soil here has historically supported those who work the land, turning the local fields into a productive patchwork of crops that sustain the area. Over the decades, the focus of the workforce has evolved, shifting from traditional farming toward a blend of manufacturing and local commerce that keeps the local economy in motion. The rhythm of the work day is dictated by these persistent trades, grounding the people in a routine that values labor and practical skill. As the sun sets, the silhouette of the local factories and shops against the hills serves as a reminder of the industry that continues to shape the future of Oneonta.
Cultural character in Oneonta is found in the slow, deliberate pace of its people and the traditions that bind neighbors together during the changing seasons. The local social life often gathers around Woodland Park, where the community celebrates its shared heritage through various regional events and seasonal festivals. While the area maintains a modest profile, it is occasionally recognized as the birthplace of the notable country music singer Tammy Wynette, whose influence resonates within the musical spirit of the region. Landmarks throughout the town tell the story of a place that remains deeply connected to its inland roots, far removed from the pressures of more densely populated centers. Life here is defined by the quality of the air, the texture of the red soil, and a quiet resilience that persists in every street and storefront.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oneonta, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.947038, -86.489793. 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 Oneonta includes the ZIP code (35121), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Blount County (Oneonta), and school district assignment (Oneonta City 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. |