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Saks Alabama Map

Explore Saks, 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 Saks, Alabama

How to Use This Saks, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.711401
Longitude	-85.853698
Population	9,956
Density	315.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	36206, 36201
Area Code	334
County Seat	Anniston
School District	Calhoun County School District

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About Saks, Alabama

Saks is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,956. The population density is 315.7 people per km². Saks is located at 33.7114°N, 85.8537°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 36206, 36201.

Saks occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon is defined by the silhouette of Iron Mountain, rising two miles away to anchor the landscape. It lies 2.7 miles north of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 350°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north of Oxford. The earth here carries the deep, iron-rich hue of red clay, grounding the surroundings in a distinct, earthy permanence. To the west, the subtle movement of Remount Creek winds through the terrain, providing a consistent, quiet pulse to the local geography. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the expansive greenery of Talladega National Forest serves as a dark, textured backdrop to the east, while the slopes and plains offer a steady, unassuming terrain. When the late afternoon light hits the open fields, the grass takes on a burnished, golden quality that seems to suspend the passage of time.

Saks emerged from the agricultural traditions of the region, evolving as a hub that balances its deep-rooted history with the demands of modern industry. The local economy draws strength from a blend of manufacturing and service sectors, maintaining a focus on steady, industrious productivity. Residents often look toward the nearby Choccolocco Valley, an eight-mile stretch that has long influenced the settlement patterns and economic vitality of the surrounding region. Labor here is defined by a sense of practical craftsmanship, reflecting a legacy of hard work that has persisted through generations. The rhythm of daily commerce moves with a deliberate, measured pace, ensuring that the work of the day is met with consistent attention.

Saks possesses a character shaped by the steady, communal habits of its people and the quiet corners of its public spaces. Jaycee Park serves as a central gathering point, offering a simple green sanctuary where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the wind through the trees. A short distance away, Blue Pond offers a reflective stillness, its surface often mirroring the changing colors of the sky as the day fades. While the area is defined by its own internal grace, it is also notable as the birthplace of the influential writer Rick Bragg, whose work captures the texture of life in these parts with unflinching clarity. Events throughout the year rely on the participation of neighbors, fostering a sense of continuity that remains essential to the identity of the people who call this place home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Woodland Park (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 048° NE
Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 122° SE
Randolph Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 185° S
Freedom Riders National Monument (National Monument) — 3.9 mi, 161° S · 6 acres
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 161° S
Samuel Noble Monument (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 157° SE
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 176° S
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 126° SE · 18k acres
Greyhound Bus Burning Site (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 210° SW
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 166° S
Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 090° E
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 155° SE
John Pelham Monument (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 039° NE
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 033° NE
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 10.0 mi, 140° SE · 395k acres
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 302° NW
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 172° S
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.5 mi, 140° SE
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.8 mi, 051° NE · 8,947 acres
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 171° S
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 mi, 175° S · 7,400 acres
Talladega College Entrance Gate (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 218° SW
Talladega College Sign (Attraction) — 24.3 mi, 218° SW
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 24.7 mi, 337° NW
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 24.7 mi, 336° NW
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 37.5 mi, 359° N
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 37.8 mi, 333° NW
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 43.5 mi, 332° NW
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 43.6 mi, 263° W
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 44.3 mi, 331° NW

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