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Pell City Alabama Map

Explore Pell City, 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 Pell City, Alabama

How to Use This Pell City, Alabama Map

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

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	Pell City
State	Alabama (AL)
County	St. Clair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.560312
Longitude	-86.263634
Population	12,939
Density	199.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35125, 35128
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Ashville
School District	Pell City City School District

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About Pell City, Alabama

Pell City is a locality in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 12,939. The population density is 199.9 people per km². Pell City is located at 33.5603°N, 86.2636°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pell City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35125, 35128.

Pell City reveals itself through the winding path of Dye Creek, which cuts a quiet, persistent line through the local landscape. It lies 11.8 miles east of Moody, AL (from Moody, AL: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Lincoln. Dense woodlands of longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood stretch toward the horizon, where the distant silhouette of Gum Springs Mountain provides a constant, earthen anchor to the sky. Two miles away, the waters of Lake Lewis offer a reflective stillness that mirrors the humid, heavy light of late afternoon. Residents often gather at 19Th Street Park, a central expanse where the red-clay earth meets the shade of mature trees. Nine miles removed, the subtle depression of Gulf Hollow marks the transition of the terrain, grounding the region in a geography defined by inland permanence rather than the reach of any distant shore.

Pell City emerged from the expansion of regional rail and timber interests, evolving from a frontier settlement into a hub for manufacturing and industrial development. The economy has historically relied upon the steady output of local mills and the industrious nature of a workforce accustomed to the demands of production. Today, the commercial climate of Pell City remains tied to this legacy of labor, blending traditional manufacturing roles with a growing service sector that sustains the local population. The red-clay back roads serve as arteries for this productivity, connecting the industrial centers to the wider network of the state. Through cycles of change, the town has maintained a persistent focus on its economic roots, ensuring that the rhythm of daily industry continues to drive its growth.

Pell City carries a cultural character shaped by the long, sun-drenched hours of the South and a quiet pride in its local identity. Notable landmarks such as the historic downtown area serve as focal points for the community, where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the seasons. Annual gatherings and festivals foster a sense of shared heritage, bringing neighbors together under the heavy, moss-draped canopy of the region. While many individuals have contributed to the local spirit, the town remains modest in its claims, valuing the steady, unpretentious lives of its citizens above the allure of fame. Whether through the quiet observation of a summer dusk or the bustle of a local event, Pell City preserves a distinct atmosphere that remains firmly rooted in its own traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pell City Sports Complex (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 191° S
Pell City Recreation Hall (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 192° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 070° E
Ben Bruner Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 11.5 mi, 147° SE
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 136° SE
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 135° SE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 13.3 mi, 128° SE · 395k acres
Chief Chenneby Grave (Monument) — 18.1 mi, 106° E
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 20.0 mi, 080° E
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 20.2 mi, 284° W
Trussville Entertainment District (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 281° W
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 20.4 mi, 105° E
Greyhound Bus Burning Site (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 076° E
Janney Furnace (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 041° NE
Trussville Childrens Theater (Theatre) — 22.1 mi, 278° W
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.6 mi, 114° SE · 7,400 acres
Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 25.5 mi, 266° W
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 25.6 mi, 082° E
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 25.8 mi, 075° E
Samuel Noble Monument (Monument) — 26.0 mi, 075° E
Pulpit Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 26.2 mi, 102° E
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 26.5 mi, 243° SW
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.4 mi, 074° E · 18k acres
Old CCC Ridgeline Campsite ("Unit 2") (Historic Ruins) — 30.4 mi, 241° SW
Old CCC Lakside Campsite ("Unit 1") (Historic Ruins) — 30.5 mi, 241° SW
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 258° W
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 31.2 mi, 258° W
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 265° W
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.3 mi, 061° NE · 8,947 acres
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 59.2 mi, 303° NW · 182k acres

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