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Scottsboro Alabama Map

Explore Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro, Alabama

How to Use This Scottsboro, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.64462
Longitude	-86.048155
Population	15,578
Density	118.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35768, 35769
Area Code	256
County Seat	Scottsboro
School District	Scottsboro City School District

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About Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro is a locality in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 15,578. The population density is 118.8 people per km². Scottsboro is located at 34.6446°N, 86.0482°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Scottsboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35768, 35769.

Scottsboro serves as a quiet anchor within a landscape defined by the deliberate, slow-moving grace of the northern Alabama terrain. It lies 23.8 miles northwest of Fort Payne, AL (from Fort Payne, AL: bearing 311°T), and is situated 16.2 miles northwest of Rainsville. The immediate environment surrounding Scottsboro is shaped by the nearby presence of Tater Knob, which rises a mere mile away to offer a subtle verticality to the horizon. Deep woodland and fertile soil define the local topography, which finds relief in the sheltered lowlands of Riley Cove just two miles distant. Water plays a central role in the physical identity of the region, as Roseberry Creek flows only a mile from the center of activity. The vast expanse of Guntersville Lake sits just two miles away, providing a reflective surface that catches the heavy, humid light of late afternoon. Residents often gather at Parks And Recreation Park, a space that sits directly within the local landscape to provide a focal point for communal outdoor life.

Scottsboro emerged from the nineteenth-century expansion into the Tennessee Valley, developing as a center for trade and agricultural commerce. The local economy has historically relied upon the productivity of the surrounding bottomland, transitioning over generations from agrarian roots to a diverse base of manufacturing and retail. Scottsboro became widely recognized in the twentieth century as the home of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, a unique industry that draws travelers from across the nation to browse items lost in transit. This commercial curiosity has fostered a distinct economic identity that separates Scottsboro from neighboring agricultural hubs. The rhythm of daily work is punctuated by the steady movement of goods and the persistent industry of a population that values self-reliance. Small-scale manufacturing remains a vital fiber of the local economy, ensuring that the legacy of production continues to support the livelihoods of those who reside here.

Cultural character in Scottsboro is informed by a blend of deep-rooted regional traditions and the ongoing evolution of a modern, inland society. The atmosphere is often colored by the warmth of the humid air, which carries the scent of pine and rich earth through the quiet streets. Notable landmarks include the historic courthouse square, which functions as a social center for the community and a witness to the changing tides of local history. Events such as the annual festivals bring people together to celebrate the heritage of the region, emphasizing a shared identity that honors the past while looking toward the future. While the area has seen many lives pass through its borders, it is perhaps most widely noted for the historical trials that drew national attention to the legal and social climate of the region during the early twentieth century. This complex history remains a part of the local consciousness, shaping a community that is reflective, resilient, and deeply connected to the land it occupies.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 033° NE
Bynum Complex (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 025° NE
Scottsboro Boys Mural (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 024° NE
Southern Scottsboro Depot (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 017° N
Jackson County Waterfowl Area And Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 213° SW · 16k acres
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 190° S
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 245° SW · 532 acres
James D. Martin - Skyline Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.1 mi, 321° NW
Cathedral Caverns State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 246° SW
Neversink Pit (Nature Reserve) — 11.0 mi, 012° N
Pisgah Civitan Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 080° E
Jim Lynn Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.8 mi, 179° S
Raccoon Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.1 mi, 059° NE
Lake Guntersville State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 198° S
Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 278° W · 406 acres
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.0 mi, 263° W
Mabrey's Rock of Ages (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 208° SW
Honeycomb Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 231° SW
Alabama Fan Club and Museum (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 129° SE
Dekalb Theatre (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 127° SE
Fort Payne Depot and Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 126° SE
Fort Payne Cinema (Cinema) — 23.4 mi, 121° SE
Old Rock Schoolhouses (Historic Ruins) — 25.4 mi, 110° E
Russell Cave National Monument (National Monument) — 25.7 mi, 030° NE · 308 acres
Wernher von Braun Planetarium (Museum) — 27.4 mi, 286° W
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 27.4 mi, 197° S
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 199° S
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 202° S
Hotel Monte Sano (Historic Ruins) — 28.4 mi, 284° W
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 42.3 mi, 113° SE · 752k acres

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