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Tuscaloosa Alabama Map

Explore Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

How to Use This Tuscaloosa, Alabama Map

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

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

Latitude	33.234404
Longitude	-87.5283
Population	99,600
Density	621.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	35401, 35402, 35403, 35404, 35405
Area Code	256
County Seat	Tuscaloosa
School District	Tuscaloosa City School District

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa is a locality in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 99,600. The population density is 621.3 people per km². Tuscaloosa is located at 33.2344°N, 87.5283°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Tuscaloosa is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35401, 35402, 35403.

Tuscaloosa emerges from the red-clay earth as a settlement defined by the persistent, dark currents of the Black Warrior River. It lies 1.4 miles south-southeast of Northport, AL (from Northport, AL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-southwest of Holt. The landscape surrounding Tuscaloosa balances between the low-lying dampness of Holman Bottom and the elevation provided by the distant, hazy silhouette of Pleasant Ridge. Within the immediate vicinity, the waters of William Bacon Oliver Lake reflect the shifting hues of the sky, cooling the humid air that hangs heavy over the local longleaf pine and hardwood stands. At dusk, the light catches the iron-rich soil, casting long, bruised shadows across Queen City Park that seem to pull the very day into the ground.

Tuscaloosa carries a weight of years that remains visible in the architecture of its older districts and the remnants of its early administrative importance. Founded upon the banks of the primary waterway, Tuscaloosa served as a pivotal point for commerce and governance, evolving through periods of frontier expansion and industrial transition. The narrative of the region is etched into the way the streets are laid out, favoring the natural contours of the terrain rather than a rigid grid. This history remains a quiet presence, influencing the way the inhabitants regard their own legacy and the slow, deliberate pace of growth that has characterized the evolution of Tuscaloosa across the decades.

Economic life in Tuscaloosa centers on a robust combination of educational institutions, healthcare systems, and a significant manufacturing presence that anchors the regional market. The presence of a major university provides a steady influx of intellectual energy and research, which informs the infrastructure and supports a diverse range of local enterprises. Construction and technology sectors have found a footing here, drawing upon the local workforce to maintain a consistent output that sustains the vitality of Tuscaloosa. The daily movement of people, whether toward the industrial hubs or the quiet halls of academia, creates a steady, rhythmic pulse that defines the modern character of the workplace.

Culture in Tuscaloosa is inseparable from the fervor surrounding college sports, which gather the population into a singular, vocal collective during the autumn months. Beyond the stadiums, the annual festivals and community gatherings offer a more measured reflection of local traditions and the creative output of the region. Landmarks of architectural and historical significance provide a backdrop for a life that balances the intensity of public spectacles with the quietude of the surrounding woodlands. While Tuscaloosa has been the birthplace or residence of individuals who achieved national recognition in literature and performance, the true spirit of the place resides in the everyday interactions of those who walk its streets and appreciate the particular stillness of the river after a summer rain.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 159° S
Bryce Hospital Cemetery #1A (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 203° SW
Running Minerva (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 230° SW
University Recreation Fields (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 191° S
Dr. Peter & Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce Gravesite Tuscaloosa County (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 204° SW
Alabama Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 210° SW
Allen Bales Theatre (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 218° SW
Madison Hall (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 211° SW
Tuskaloosa Capitol Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 191° S
Woody Clements Stadium (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 088° E
Queen City Fountain (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 236° SW
Munny Sokol Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 354° N
Bama Belle (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 241° SW
Lorrie Lane Studio (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 233° SW
Virginia Shirley Studio-Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 250° W
Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 240° SW
Old Tavern (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 236° SW
Kentuck Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 277° W
Hurrican Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 114° SE
Old Lock 14 (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 064° NE
Lake Lurleen State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 298° NW
Sipsey River Complex (State Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 284° W
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 14.2 mi, 164° S · 395k acres
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 101° E
Mound D (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 201° S
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.8 mi, 114° SE · 8,383 acres
Oak Mountain State Park (State Park) — 43.4 mi, 083° E
William B. Bankhead National Forest (National Forest) — 53.2 mi, 007° N · 182k acres

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