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Pinson Alabama Map

Explore Pinson, 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 Pinson, Alabama

How to Use This Pinson, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.703291
Longitude	-86.669741
Population	7,215
Density	258.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35126, 35215
Area Code	205, 256
County Seat	Birmingham
School District	Jefferson County School District

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About Pinson, Alabama

Pinson is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,215. The population density is 258.8 people per km². Pinson is located at 33.7033°N, 86.6697°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pinson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35126, 35215.

Pinson emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse where the steady pulse of the land dictates the day. It lies 3.0 miles north of Center Point, AL (from Center Point, AL: bearing 0°T), and is situated 6.4 miles northwest of Trussville. Beaver Creek carves a meditative path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the shifting colors of the canopy as they push toward the lower reaches of the valley. To the east, the silhouette of Keeler Mountain breaks the horizon, anchoring the sightline above the low-lying terrain of Sweeney Hollow. The air here carries the weight of the inland summer, dense and still, settling over the broad, open spaces of Pinson Bicentennial Park. Light at dusk lingers long against the red-clay soil, casting deep shadows that seem to hold the memory of the longleaf pines that once defined this region.

Pinson grew from the quiet labor of settlers who recognized the potential in these fertile, inland reaches. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a blend of small-scale commerce and industry that sustains the residents. While the bustle of larger hubs hums in the distance, Pinson maintains a focus on the practical tasks of daily trade and regional service. The rhythm of the work day is measured by the coming and going of traffic along the corridors that connect the outlying farms to the central districts. Over time, the character of the labor force has shifted, yet the connection to the land remains a vital element of the local identity.

Cultural life in Pinson thrives on the shared experiences of its people and the preservation of their communal heritage. Pinson Bicentennial Park serves as the primary gathering point for residents, hosting local events that draw neighbors together under the open sky. The area is marked by a steady, unpretentious spirit that values the familiarity of long-standing community bonds. While the region is modest in its claims to fame, it maintains a quiet dignity that respects the history of those who arrived here generations ago. Residents often gather to observe the changing seasons, finding beauty in the simple persistence of the natural world that surrounds them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 217° SW
Pinson Bicentennial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 217° SW
East Pinson Valley Community Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 215° SW
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 5.7 mi, 131° SE
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 144° SE
Trussville Entertainment District (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 149° SE
Trussville Childrens Theater (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 167° S
Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 7.7 mi, 289° W
Baseball Park (Local Recreation) — 7.7 mi, 290° W
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center (Recreation Easement) — 9.3 mi, 189° S
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 190° S
Water Based (Public Artwork) — 10.8 mi, 206° SW
Studio By the Tracks (Arts Centre) — 11.7 mi, 190° S
Oldest House in Shades Valley (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 196° S
Irondale Furnace Historical Marker (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 194° S
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 213° SW
Legacy Arena (Stadium) — 14.9 mi, 214° SW
Steelworker (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 213° SW
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 211° SW
Sidewalk Cinema (Cinema) — 15.3 mi, 211° SW
Rickwood Caverns State Park (State Park) — 15.5 mi, 318° NW
Rainbow LED Tunnel (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 212° SW
Blazer Circle (Viewpoint) — 16.1 mi, 209° SW
Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 203° SW
Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 18.0 mi, 203° SW
Nectar Falls (Attraction) — 19.3 mi, 009° N
Bangor Cave (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 346° N
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 21.7 mi, 182° S
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 34.5 mi, 310° NW · 182k acres
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 38.4 mi, 118° SE · 395k acres

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