Explore Springville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Springville, 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 Springville.
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 | Springville |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.74052 |
| Longitude | -86.484086 |
| Population | 4,786 |
| Density | 192.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 35146 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| County Seat | Ashville |
| School District | St. Clair County School District |
Springville reveals itself as a quiet expanse of red-clay earth and dense woodland located deep within the interior of the state. It lies 8.9 miles northeast of Clay, AL (from Clay, AL: bearing 56°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Margaret. The topography is defined by the steady rise of Jones Mountain, which looms as a silent sentinel over the surrounding terrain. Moisture collects in the low-lying folds of Clayton Cove, creating a verdant humidity that sustains the thick growth of timber. Residents often spend their afternoons near the water at Inland Lake or listening to the persistent, low rush of Left Hand Prong Little Canoe Creek as it carves through the quiet landscape. As dusk settles, the light turns a bruised gold, catching the pine needles and casting long, thin shadows across the fields of Springville.
Springville began as a modest settlement where the promise of fertile soil and timber drew families to build a life away from the bustle of larger hubs. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian origins to support a blend of small-scale commerce and manufacturing, grounding the livelihood of its people in tangible productivity. Industry here moves with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting the industrious nature of those who work the land and the mills. The legacy of the region is written in the modest architecture and the sturdy, unpretentious structures that house local businesses today. Hard work remains the primary currency in Springville, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the turning of the sun rather than the ticking of a clock.
Cultural life in Springville centers around a shared appreciation for the simple, communal gatherings that define the spirit of the people. Visitors find a welcoming sense of purpose at Big Springs Park, a space that serves as a common ground for celebration and reflection throughout the seasons. Annual events bring the populace together, fostering a continuity of tradition that feels both ancient and entirely relevant to the present moment. While the town remains humble in its scale, it has seen individuals like the accomplished singer-songwriter Taylor Hicks rise from the local landscape to reach a wider audience. The atmosphere of the place is marked by a persistent, quiet dignity, where a stranger is met with a steady gaze and a genuine invitation to slow down.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springville, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.74052, -86.484086. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Springville includes the ZIP code (35146), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of St. Clair County (Ashville), and school district assignment (St. Clair County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |