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Prichard Alabama Map

Explore Prichard, 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 Prichard, Alabama

How to Use This Prichard, Alabama Map

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

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.

CityPrichard
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyMobile County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude30.773337
Longitude-88.131416
Population19,322
Density294.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes36610, 36663
Area Code251
County SeatMobile
School DistrictMobile County School District

About Prichard, Alabama

Prichard is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 19,322. The population density is 294.8 people per km². Prichard is located at 30.7733°N, 88.1314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Prichard is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36610, 36663.

Prichard maintains a unique position upon the landscape where the humid air carries the scent of salt from the nearby Saint Louis Reach. It lies 3.7 miles northwest of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 325°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south of Saraland. The terrain remains low and verdant, defined by the winding path of Gum Tree Branch as it moves quietly through the local woods. Residents often catch sight of Round Island across the water, a feature that anchors the horizon under a vast, shifting sky. Renaissance Park serves as a central green space, offering a quiet refuge where the sunlight filters through the canopy in long, golden shafts. Beyond the immediate canopy, the land stretches toward the distant Bay Minette Basin, creating a sense of openness that defines the local topography.

Prichard emerged from early industrial growth, drawing strength from a geography that supported timber harvesting and the movement of goods. The local economy evolved alongside the surrounding woodlands, where the labor of generations helped refine the character of the region. As the years progressed, the industrial footprint shifted, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and hard-won progress. Small workshops and local businesses continue to operate with a steady, deliberate pace that honors the foundations laid by those who arrived long ago. This history remains visible in the quiet rhythm of daily commerce, where the connection to the land and the water remains an essential part of the collective identity.

Prichard fosters a distinct cultural spirit, shaped by the enduring influence of the civil rights movement and the deep, shared memories of its inhabitants. Landmarks across the neighborhood offer silent testimony to this legacy, grounding the collective experience in a physical reality that persists through time. The legendary baseball player Satchel Paige, who spent time in this region, stands as a notable figure whose presence continues to resonate within local lore. Community events bring people together with a frequency that speaks to the strength of their social bonds and the warmth of their hospitality. Even as the seasons change, the sense of belonging remains constant, held together by the quiet endurance of the people who call the area their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • John F Fagerstom Municipal Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 165° S
  • State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 029° NE
  • Chickasabogue Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
  • High Pointe Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 244° SW
  • Amelia City Park (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 046° NE
  • Saint Mary (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 144° SE
  • W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 065° NE
  • Old Steam Engine (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 203° SW
  • Jet Fighter - Trainer (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 202° S
  • SouthPaw (Public Artwork) — 6.2 mi, 208° SW
  • Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 091° E
  • Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 142° SE
  • Oakleigh (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 147° SE
  • Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 139° SE
  • Battleship Memorial Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 131° SE
  • Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 133° SE
  • Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 133° SE
  • Cg-41364 (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 133° SE
  • Tensaw River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.4 mi, 099° E
  • Meaher State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 123° SE
  • Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 20.9 mi, 177° S
  • Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 22.0 mi, 142° SE
  • Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.0 mi, 287° W · 20k acres
  • Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.7 mi, 216° SW · 31k acres
  • De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 31.9 mi, 299° NW · 532k acres
  • Fort Mims (Historic Castle / Fort) — 33.1 mi, 032° NE
  • Wiggins Stadium (Stadium) — 33.9 mi, 011° N
  • John Snook Telephone Museum (Museum) — 35.4 mi, 131° SE
  • Greene County Museum (Museum) — 36.2 mi, 317° NW
  • Wind Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 44.7 mi, 059° NE

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About This Prichard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prichard, Alabama. Coordinates: 30.773337, -88.131416. 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 Prichard includes the ZIP code (36610, 36663), telephone area code (251), county seat of Mobile County (Mobile), and school district assignment (Mobile County 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.