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Pelham Alabama Map

Explore Pelham, 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 Pelham, Alabama

How to Use This Pelham, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.32183
Longitude	-86.742197
Population	24,318
Density	241.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36922, 35124
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Columbiana
School District	Pelham City School District

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About Pelham, Alabama

Pelham is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 24,318. The population density is 241.8 people per km². Pelham is located at 33.3218°N, 86.7422°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pelham is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36922, 35124.

Pelham maintains a distinct presence within the interior landscape, defined by its position within the expansive Fungo Valley. It lies 2.1 miles east-southeast of Helena, AL (from Helena, AL: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Hoover. Coales Branch winds through the terrain, its rhythmic flow providing a quiet pulse to the surrounding woodlands and red-clay earth. Beyond the immediate lowlands, the silhouette of Johnson Mountain rises four miles away, grounding the horizon in a permanent, rugged stillness. Residents often look toward Williams Lake, which sits just one mile from the center of the area, reflecting the shifting patterns of the sky. The atmosphere here remains heavy with humidity, encouraging the growth of dense bottomland hardwoods that define the local canopy.

Pelham grew from early foundations rooted in the industrial expansion of the region, evolving into a center where commerce and quiet residential life intersect. The local economy draws strength from a diverse range of enterprises, moving away from the agricultural legacies of the past toward modern manufacturing and retail services. Workers here navigate a landscape that balances the legacy of the longleaf pine with the demands of an active, growing district. Daily commerce is punctuated by the steady movement of goods and people across local transit routes, mirroring the broader industrial activity of the regional corridor. This shift toward a professional and service-oriented economy has reshaped the character of the streets, turning former quiet crossroads into hubs of daily labor.

Pelham fosters a character defined by its dedication to public leisure and the preservation of communal spaces. Fun Go Holler Park serves as the primary gathering point for outdoor recreation, offering a space where the community engages with the natural environment just one mile from the center. The cultural rhythm of the area is marked by local events that bring neighbors together, often centered around the civic pride associated with the region’s development. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it remains a place where the lives of everyday citizens build a quiet, enduring legacy. The quality of light during the late afternoon, when it filters through the trees and across the valley, reveals a simple, unadorned beauty that defines the experience of living here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — locality lies within
Camp Tranquility Main Entrance (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 038° NE
Christian Camp Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 034° NE
Christian Camp Plaque #1 (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 034° NE
Christian Camp Plaque #2 (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 034° NE
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 1.9 mi, 035° NE
Maggie's Glen (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 045° NE
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 285° W
Heardmont Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 018° N
King's Chair Overlook (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 059° NE
Pelham City Park Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.9 mi, 254° W
Pelham Racquet Club (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 225° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 334° NW
Hoover East Park (Local Park) — 5.3 mi, 347° N
Hole in the Rock (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 306° NW
Adams Scenic Overlook (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 066° NE
William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (Conservation Area) — 9.3 mi, 235° SW
Birmingham Premiere LUX Ciné GSX & Pizza Pub (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 327° NW
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 343° N
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 345° N
Robert Jemison Jr./The Old Mill Historical Marker (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 355° N
MESH Collective Art (Public Artwork) — 11.1 mi, 321° NW
Alys Stephens Center (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 343° N
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.1 mi, 287° W · 48 acres
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 342° N
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 13.8 mi, 344° N
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 345° N
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.2 mi, 226° SW · 8,383 acres
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 31.9 mi, 206° SW · 395k acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 53.5 mi, 336° NW · 182k acres

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