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Orange Beach Alabama Map

Explore Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach, Alabama

How to Use This Orange Beach, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	30.293987
Longitude	-87.595371
Population	8,095
Density	212.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	36561
Area Code	251
County Seat	Bay Minette
School District	Orange Beach City School District

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About Orange Beach, Alabama

Orange Beach is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,095. The population density is 212.4 people per km². Orange Beach is located at 30.2940°N, 87.5954°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Orange Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 36561.

Orange Beach possesses a horizon where the sky and the Gulf of Mexico dissolve into a singular, shimmering line of light. It lies 8.3 miles east-northeast of Gulf Shores, AL (from Gulf Shores, AL: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Perdido Key. The landscape remains defined by the persistent salt air that carries the scent of brine across the flat, sandy stretches of the coast. To the north, the terrain gives way to thickets of longleaf pine, while the gentle currents of Ingram Bayou carve quiet paths through the surrounding marshland. Offshore, the modest silhouette of Gilchrist Island breaks the expanse of the water, offering a sanctuary for local birds. Even on the brightest days, the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico ensures that the humidity lingers, softening the edges of every structure and tree.

Orange Beach maintains a historical identity rooted in the resilience of those who once sought a living from the tides and the fertile soil. Early settlers labored in the groves that gave the place its name, though the local economy has since shifted to embrace the steady flow of seasonal visitors. Today, the industry centers on the rhythm of maritime commerce and the hospitality that supports the steady life of the coast. Residents often look toward the distant Sabine Sand Hills, a reminder of the varied topography that exists beyond the immediate salt-sprayed plains. Work here follows the seasonal migration of the sun, keeping the pace of the economy tied to the shifting temperament of the water.

Orange Beach fosters a character built on the quiet endurance of those who call the coast their permanent home. Orange Beach Waterfront Park serves as a central gathering point, where the community watches the light dim over the water each evening. The local culture remains unpretentious, shaped by the simple necessity of navigating the tides and the long, humid summers. While many travelers pass through, the genuine spirit of the place is best felt in the stillness near the Shelby Lakes, far from the busy thoroughfares. No figures of global fame claim this ground as their birthplace, as the local focus remains firmly on the daily labor and the natural cycles of the shore.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gulf State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 180° S
Orange Beach Waterfront Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 090° E
Spider Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 045° NE
Blue Marlin (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 271° W
Gulf Shores Sports Complex (Local Park) — 6.2 mi, 282° W
Perdido Key State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 092° E
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 7.0 mi, 290° W
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.4 mi, 262° W · 20k acres
Tarkiln Bayou State Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.3 mi, 062° NE
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 061° NE
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 10.5 mi, 088° E · 213k acres
Observation Platform (Viewpoint) — 10.8 mi, 084° E
John Snook Telephone Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 332° NW
Fort Pickens State Park Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 12.0 mi, 091° E
Lillian Swamp Complex (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 043° NE
Fort McRee (Historic Ruins) — 16.7 mi, 082° E
Heidelberg Farm (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 327° NW
Florida National Scenic Trail Northern Terminus (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 083° E
Utility Pole (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 084° E
Quayside Art Gallery (Gallery) — 24.1 mi, 071° E
Archaeological Dig Site (Attraction) — 24.1 mi, 071° E
Pensacola Little Theatre (Theatre) — 24.1 mi, 071° E
UWF Historic Trust (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 071° E
Museum of Industry (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 071° E
Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 311° NW
Tivoli High House (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 071° E
Historic Pensacola Village (Attraction) — 24.3 mi, 071° E
1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Iii (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 070° E
Bayfront Beach (Attraction) — 30.2 mi, 320° NW
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 39.4 mi, 072° E · 576k acres

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