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Sheffield Alabama Map

Explore Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, Alabama

How to Use This Sheffield, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	34.765089
Longitude	-87.698641
Population	9,403
Density	522.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	35660
Area Code	256
County Seat	Tuscumbia
School District	Sheffield City School District

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About Sheffield, Alabama

Sheffield is a locality in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,403. The population density is 522.2 people per km². Sheffield is located at 34.7651°N, 87.6986°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sheffield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 35660.

Sheffield reflects the quiet persistence of the American interior, anchored firmly upon the verdant banks of the Tennessee River. It lies 2.3 miles northwest of Muscle Shoals, AL (from Muscle Shoals, AL: bearing 308°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south-southwest of Florence. The landscape surrounding Sheffield is defined by a deep, inland tranquility, positioned well away from any oceanic influence. To the west, the waters of Pickwick Lake offer a serene expanse, while the rugged silhouette of Devils Backbone rises in the distance to frame the horizon. Nearby, the natural drainage of Jackson Hollow creates a subtle depression in the earth, and the seasonal flow of Georgia Falls provides a rhythmic cadence to the woods. The terrain remains a complex mosaic of bottomland hardwood and sturdy longleaf pine, where the humid air of the afternoon often softens the sharp edges of the red-clay soil.

Industrial ambition shaped the early development of Sheffield, drawing workers to the promise of steady production and logistical connection. The economy grew from a foundation of manufacturing and rail transport, utilizing the proximity of the Tennessee River to facilitate the movement of goods across the region. Even as the decades passed, the legacy of these foundational industries remains etched into the local identity, reflecting a commitment to labor and resourcefulness. Modern Sheffield continues to balance this heritage with a quiet evolution toward contemporary trade and services. The rhythm of daily life here follows the steady pulse of commerce, where the work of the past informs the expectations of the present.

Cultural life in Sheffield finds its expression in a shared appreciation for the heritage of the Tennessee River valley and the enduring character of its residents. Notable landmarks and preserved architecture serve as quiet markers of a history that values persistence over spectacle, inviting a closer look at the stories held within its buildings. The local calendar is punctuated by gatherings that celebrate the regional flavor, often drawing people to the nearby State-owned Submerged Lands for recreation and quiet reflection. Among the figures associated with the broader cultural reach of the region, the legendary musician W.C. Handy stands out, as his early life in this vicinity helped cultivate the foundational sounds of the blues. Sheffield maintains an understated grace, where the light at dusk settles across the fields with a clarity that feels both ancient and entirely immediate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 349° N
Seven-mile Island Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 344° N · 3,204 acres
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 185° S
Mcfarland Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 016° N
Sheffield Youth Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 207° SW
Tom Coburn Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 203° SW
Old Railroad Bed (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 061° NE
Steam Engine Mural (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 059° NE
Old Railroad Bridge (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 059° NE
Waumanona Mound (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 043° NE
Shoals Community Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 028° NE
Norton Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 020° N
Old Cypress Mill (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 350° N
Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.2 mi, 255° W · 2,106 acres
Wilson Dam Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 064° NE
Lillian C. Deibert (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 032° NE
Shoal Creek Preserve Tract (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 024° NE
Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 257° W
Thomas State Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 mi, 240° SW
Joe Wheeler State Park (State Park) — 18.0 mi, 079° E
Valley Landing Golf Course (Closed) (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 109° E
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 21.4 mi, 167° S · 182k acres
Sipsey Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.3 mi, 160° S · 26k acres
Star Theater (Historical) (Cinema) — 30.3 mi, 130° SE
Old Car (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 153° SE
David Crockett House (Museum) — 38.7 mi, 032° NE
The Broken Brush Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 41.4 mi, 086° E
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives (Museum) — 41.5 mi, 086° E
Gulf Museum (Museum) — 41.7 mi, 086° E
Staturn 1B Rocket (Attraction) — 47.6 mi, 074° E

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