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Southside Alabama Map

Explore Southside, 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 Southside, Alabama

How to Use This Southside, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.890841
Longitude	-86.01802
Population	9,426
Density	191.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35611, 35907
Area Code	256, 334, 205
County Seat	Gadsden
School District	Etowah County School District

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About Southside, Alabama

Southside is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,426. The population density is 191.8 people per km². Southside is located at 33.8908°N, 86.0180°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Southside is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35611, 35907.

Southside possesses a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water, sitting well inland from any coastline. It lies 2.4 miles south-southeast of Rainbow City, AL (from Rainbow City, AL: bearing 152°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Gadsden. The terrain unfolds in gentle slopes that gradually rise toward the silhouette of Hensley Mountain, which commands the horizon three miles away. The Coosa River flows faithfully through the landscape, providing a rhythmic pulse just one mile from the center of activity. Nearby, the waters of H Neely Henry Lake mirror the changing sky, offering a serene expanse only a mile from the residential core. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the land stretches into the quiet expanse of Burns Valley, located four miles distant and providing a subtle depth to the regional topography.

Southside reflects the industrious spirit of a region that has long relied on the steady utility of its natural resources. Economic life here draws strength from a blend of localized manufacturing and the essential services that support a growing population. The proximity to the Coosa River has historically invited development that balances the needs of industry with the preservation of the surrounding basin. Daily commerce moves with a deliberate purpose, reflecting a community that values the practical application of effort and the longevity of its local enterprises. Public stewardship remains a priority, evidenced by the careful management of the State-owned Submerged Lands, which serve as a protected natural asset just one mile away.

Southside maintains a character shaped by the steady, unpretentious pace of life found in the interior of the state. The cultural atmosphere is colored by the long shadows cast by longleaf pines and the presence of bottomland hardwood forests that thrive in the humid air. Residents often gather near the banks of the Coosa River, where the light at dusk settles in soft, amber hues against the water. While the pace of modern life continues to evolve, the connection to the land remains a touchstone for those who call Southside home. Community events frequently highlight the regional heritage, celebrating the quiet beauty of the hills and the enduring stability of the local landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 246° SW
Rainbow City Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 321° NW
Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 316° NW
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 180° S
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 7.2 mi, 008° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 7.3 mi, 042° NE
Spirit of American Citizenship (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 007° N
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 358° N
Main Battle Tank (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 358° N
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.2 mi, 357° N
Fat Man's Squeeze (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 358° N
Noccalula Falls Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 359° N
Carlton Ward Theater (Theatre) — 15.4 mi, 106° E
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 17.1 mi, 100° E · 395k acres
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.5 mi, 124° SE · 18k acres
Rose Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 17.9 mi, 095° E · 161 acres
Coldwater Mountain (State Recreation Area) — 18.9 mi, 158° S
Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 19.3 mi, 146° SE
Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.2 mi, 098° E · 8,947 acres
AmStar Stadium Cinema 12 (Cinema) — 22.1 mi, 150° SE
Boaz 9 Cinema (Cinema) — 22.6 mi, 339° N
Chad Hawkins Stadium (Stadium) — 26.5 mi, 019° N
OBA Artwalk (Attraction) — 26.5 mi, 278° W
Cheaha State Park (State Park) — 27.3 mi, 156° SE
Mountain Air Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 27.6 mi, 339° N
Albertville Museum (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 337° NW
SMPA Artist House (Museum) — 29.0 mi, 336° NW
Highest Point in Alabama (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 157° SE
Cheaha Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 32.1 mi, 160° S · 7,400 acres
ACTA Theater (Theatre) — 38.3 mi, 242° SW

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