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Phenix City Alabama Map

Explore Phenix 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 Phenix City, Alabama

How to Use This Phenix City, Alabama Map

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

CityPhenix City
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyRussell County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude32.461669
Longitude-85.025021
Population38,816
Density532.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes36867, 36869, 36868, 36870
Area Code251
County SeatPhenix City
School DistrictPhenix City City School District

About Phenix City, Alabama

Phenix City is a locality in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 38,816. The population density is 532.7 people per km². Phenix City is located at 32.4617°N, 85.0250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Phenix City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36867, 36869, 36868.

Phenix City anchors itself firmly upon the red-clay earth, defined by the steady, powerful flow of the Chattahoochee River that carves a boundary through the landscape. It lies 25.1 miles east-southeast of Opelika, AL (from Opelika, AL: bearing 119°T), and is situated 1.0 miles northwest of Columbus. Sunlight catches the surface of the water, casting a golden hue over the banks where the Phenix City Riverwalk offers a paved path for those seeking the quiet movement of the current. Beyond the immediate water, the terrain stretches into a series of modest elevations that eventually rise toward the distant silhouette of Riley Ridge. Only two miles away, the still waters of Moon Lake provide a tranquil contrast to the rushing river, reflecting the longleaf pines that stand guard over the humid, inland air. The land breathes with a persistent, quiet vitality, grounded far from the distant stirrings of the coast.

Phenix City emerged from the confluence of frontier ambition and the necessity of trade, evolving from early settlements into a vital hub for commerce and manufacturing. Local industries have long drawn their strength from the proximity of the Chattahoochee River, which historically powered the mills and facilitated the movement of goods through the region. Today, the economy maintains a diverse pulse, blending modern logistical services with a legacy rooted in the industrious spirit of the South. The red-clay soil continues to support a tradition of agriculture, while the urban center has adapted to the shifting demands of the contemporary workforce. Phenix City remains a place where the work of the day is measured by the steady progress of its people and the enduring utility of its resources.

Cultural life in Phenix City thrives on a foundation of resilience and a deep awareness of the regional heritage that shapes its identity. The Phenix City Riverwalk serves as a central gathering point, inviting residents to experience the interplay between the natural world and the urban environment during local festivals and seasonal events. Among those who have brought recognition to the area, the legendary musician Chet Atkins stands as a primary figure whose influence resonates far beyond the local borders. Landmarks throughout the region preserve the textures of the past, offering a glimpse into the complexities of civil-rights memory and the social evolution of the Deep South. Phenix City moves with a deliberate pace, honoring the weight of its history while looking toward the horizon with a calm, steady gaze.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Southside Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 193° S
  • Walter F. George Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 081° E
  • 5Th Street South Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 174° S
  • State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 1.9 mi, 111° E
  • Fall Line Trace (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 067° NE
  • Springer Opera House (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 083° E
  • Golden Park (Stadium) — 2.0 mi, 108° E
  • South Commons Sports & Entertainment Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 106° E
  • A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 107° E
  • National Civil War Naval Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 111° E
  • Bradley Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 082° E
  • Radcliff School (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 095° E
  • Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 143° SE
  • Giant Screen Theater at the National Infantry Museum (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 141° SE
  • Half-Track (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 141° SE
  • Standing Boy Creek State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 001° N
  • 1832 Census of the Creek Nation (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 178° S
  • Ranger Memorial Foundation (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 156° SE
  • Home (Historic Castle / Fort) — 9.7 mi, 288° W
  • U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 119° SE
  • Opelika Community Theatre (Theatre) — 23.0 mi, 305° NW
  • Tintinnabular (Public Artwork) — 24.3 mi, 302° NW
  • F. D. Roosevelt State Park (State Park) — 26.1 mi, 022° N
  • Callaway Garden Restaurant (Attraction) — 27.2 mi, 022° N
  • Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 021° N
  • Founders' Oak (Attraction) — 28.3 mi, 289° W
  • Tuskegee National Forest (National Forest) — 31.0 mi, 273° W · 11k acres

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About This Phenix City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Phenix City, Alabama. Coordinates: 32.461669, -85.025021. 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 Phenix City includes the ZIP code (36867, 36869, 36868), telephone area code (251), county seat of Russell County (Phenix City), and school district assignment (Phenix City 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.