Providence Alabama Map
Providence, Jefferson County
Providence, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Providence, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Providence, Alabama
| City | Providence |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.45289 |
| Longitude | -87.3 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Providence, Alabama
Providence is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Providence is located at 33.4529°N, 87.3000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36748.0.
Providence unfolds across rolling terrain where the Black Warrior River begins to widen, its banks a tapestry of dense woodlands and open fields. It lies 20.2 miles west of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 280°T), and is situated 17.5 miles west of Hueytown. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the deep South, mingling with the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy of oaks and hickories, paints shifting mosaics on the undergrowth, and the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the distant call of a crow or the whisper of wind through the tall grasses bordering the river. The land itself feels ancient, a gentle swell and dip that speaks of slow geological time rather than dramatic upheaval, a quiet strength in its unassuming contours. This corner of Jefferson County, though not a bustling metropolis, holds a history intertwined with the very waterways that define its character. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the river's promise as a transport route, established roots here long before the industrial boom reshaped much of Alabama. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the logging and agricultural endeavors of its past, still draws sustenance from the land and its proximity to the river. Small farms continue to dot the landscape, their crops a vibrant splash of green against the richer hues of the surrounding forests, and the river itself remains a quiet artery for local commerce and recreation. Providence retains a measured pace, a place where the ebb and flow of the seasons and the river seem to dictate the tempo of life, a distinct character forged in the quiet persistence of nature and the enduring spirit of its people.
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About This Providence Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Providence, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Providence and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Providence is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Providence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
