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Oxford Alabama Map

Explore Oxford, 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 Oxford, Alabama

How to Use This Oxford, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.597366
Longitude	-85.868132
Population	22,069
Density	267.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36203, 36260
Area Code	334
County Seat	Anniston
School District	Oxford City School District

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About Oxford, Alabama

Oxford is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 22,069. The population density is 267.8 people per km². Oxford is located at 33.5974°N, 85.8681°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oxford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36203, 36260.

Oxford rises from the red clay landscape where the earth holds the warmth of the sun long after the day has turned to dusk. It lies 3.2 miles south of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 183°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Saks. Oxford occupies a terrain defined by subtle shifts in elevation, marked most prominently by the gentle rise of Washer Hill which stands two miles from the center. The landscape finds its rhythm in the nearby flow of Choccolocco Creek, a steady current that carves through the quiet woodland. Beyond the immediate outskirts, the expansive Talladega National Forest provides a backdrop of deep green, while the serene waters of Blue Pond offer a reflective stillness to the local scenery. Farther out, the broad expanse of Buck Horn Valley stretches across the horizon, grounding the region in a vast, inland stability.

Development in Oxford began as a crossroads for trade and agriculture, evolving steadily from its early roots into a hub of modern commerce. The local economy draws strength from a diverse mix of retail and manufacturing, fueled by the persistent industry of its residents who maintain the regional infrastructure. Shops and businesses populate the main thoroughfares, creating a steady pulse of activity that sustains the daily life of Oxford. The transition from agrarian origins to a contemporary marketplace reflects the adaptability of the people who have long called this geography home. Through decades of growth, the financial vitality of the area has remained tethered to the industrious spirit of its workforce.

Cultural life in Oxford finds its expression in the quiet camaraderie of neighbors and the shared traditions that mark the passing seasons. Residents often gather at the local Hobson City Park, a space that serves as a communal anchor for recreation and reflection amidst the pines. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the presence of figures like the legendary basketball coach C.M. Newton, who spent his formative years in the region, leaves a lasting mark on the local identity. Events throughout the year draw the community together, reinforcing a character that values both the stillness of the woods and the energy of a growing population. These landmarks and memories provide a framework for a daily existence that is both grounded in the land and forward-looking in its ambitions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Hobson City Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 041° NE
Oxford Community Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 077° E
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 066° NE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 3.3 mi, 180° S · 395k acres
Freedom Riders National Monument (National Monument) — 3.4 mi, 320° NW · 6 acres
Greyhound Bus Burning Site (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 320° NW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 082° E
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 027° NE
Samuel Noble Monument (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 030° NE
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 150° SE
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.4 mi, 049° NE · 18k acres
Bald Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 154° SE
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 156° SE
Chief Chenneby Grave (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 215° SW
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.2 mi, 167° S · 7,400 acres
Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 048° NE
Choccolocco State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 11.1 mi, 048° NE
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 328° NW
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 021° N
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 231° SW
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 231° SW
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 160° S
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.8 mi, 040° NE · 8,947 acres
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 31.8 mi, 343° N
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 42.5 mi, 273° W
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 44.6 mi, 338° N
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 45.4 mi, 360° N
Catie Radney's Studio (Arts Centre) — 45.4 mi, 186° S
Blue Door Gallery (Gallery) — 45.7 mi, 091° E

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