Description: Detailed large map of Alabama State USA showing cities, towns, county formations, roads, US highways and State routes.
Looking at this detailed map of Alabama, you’ll notice immediately how the state is divided into its 67 distinct counties, each shaded in a different colour to help you visually distinguish them. The state’s borders are clearly outlined: Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The southern coastline opens into the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, marked here as the “Gulf of America” on this map.
Major state highways and federal interstates weave through the map in bright red and orange lines, connecting urban centres like Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville to smaller towns, rural communities, and neighbouring states.
This guide will walk you through the map as though you’re holding it in your hands, starting from the northern border with Tennessee and travelling county by county, pointing out details about roads, cities, natural landmarks, and travel routes you might otherwise miss.
Looking along the northern edge of the map, Alabama shares a straight, bold border with Tennessee. Here you’ll find Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties stretched from west to east.
Lauderdale County is home to Florence, a city situated along the Tennessee River and accessible via major routes like US Highway 72. Notice how the Shoals area, including Sheffield, is clustered nearby — a hub of history and music heritage.
Moving east, Limestone County has Athens as its main city, positioned where Interstate 65 runs south toward Birmingham and north toward Nashville.
Madison County is instantly recognisable for Huntsville, marked in bold text. On the map, Huntsville appears as a central hub with multiple highways branching out - US 72 heading west toward Athens and east toward Scottsboro, and I-565 connecting to Decatur.
Jackson County extends into the Appalachian foothills, with Scottsboro prominently labelled along the Tennessee River.
On the far northeast tip, DeKalb County borders both Georgia and Tennessee. You’ll see Fort Payne sitting along I-59, which continues south into Gadsden.
Shifting your eyes southwest from the Tennessee border, you find Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Winston, and Lawrence Counties.
Colbert County features Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia, tied to rich musical heritage. US 72 and US 43 intersect here, offering north-south and east-west travel.
Franklin County with its county seat Russellville lies further south, connected by US 43.
Marion County, with Hamilton as the focal point, sits close to Mississippi and is intersected by I-22, leading toward Tupelo and Memphis.
Winston County, home to Double Springs, lies amid forested areas, with winding state highways that hint at a more rural travel experience.
Lawrence County, with Moulton centrally located, is bordered by the Tennessee River to the north and linked to Decatur by US 72 Alternate.
Central-north Alabama converges around Jefferson County, where Birmingham is prominently marked as the largest city.
On the map, you’ll see I-20, I-59, and I-65 intersect here, forming a spiderweb of connections to Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery. Smaller surrounding counties include:
Shelby County to the south, home to Pelham and Alabaster, showing rapid suburban growth.
Blount County to the north, with Oneonta as a quiet county seat.
Walker County to the west, with Jasper along I-22.
St. Clair County to the east, connecting via I-20 to Talladega and Atlanta beyond.
Looking east of Birmingham, the terrain becomes hillier, and the map shows Talladega, Calhoun, Cleburne, Cherokee, and Etowah Counties.
Etowah County features Gadsden, with I-59 running northeast toward Chattanooga.
Cherokee County borders Georgia and contains Weiss Lake, visible on the map as a sprawling blue water body.
Calhoun County, with Anniston, lies along I-20 - the main route between Birmingham and Atlanta.
Talladega County is home to the Talladega Superspeedway, accessible via I-20.
Cleburne County in the far east is largely rural but connected by I-20 to Atlanta.
If you look west of Birmingham, Tuscaloosa County is instantly visible, home to Tuscaloosa city, the University of Alabama, and a major intersection for I-20/I-59.
Southward, you’ll notice Bibb, Perry, Hale, and Greene Counties:
Bibb County with Centreville in its heart is traversed by US 82.
Hale County and Greene County lie toward Mississippi, connected by rural highways.
Perry County, with Marion, sits more inland but linked to Selma by state routes.
Montgomery County, central to the state, is shown as a significant hub with Montgomery city standing out in bold. I-65 runs north-south here, while I-85 connects eastward toward Auburn and Atlanta.
On this Alabama map, Montgomery stands out as a major anchor in the middle of the state, shaded in a distinct color that sets it apart from neighboring counties. The city’s name is in bold, showing its prominence as both the state capital and a transportation hub.
Interstate 65 slices through Montgomery from north to south, linking the city to Birmingham above and Mobile below.
Interstate 85 branches eastward from Montgomery, passing through Macon County and Lee County, ultimately heading into Georgia toward Columbus and Atlanta.
Surrounding Montgomery County are Lowndes County to the west and Bullock County to the southeast, both accessible via state highways that radiate like spokes from the capital.
This central position makes Montgomery the gateway between northern Alabama and the Gulf Coast.
Following the map southeast from Montgomery, you enter Alabama’s Wiregrass Region, a fertile agricultural area where the counties are neatly outlined and named: Bullock, Pike, Barbour, Dale, Henry, Houston, Geneva, and Coffee.
County seat: Union Springs.
Notice how US 82 passes through, heading west toward Montgomery and east toward Georgia.
Home to Troy, clearly marked, and positioned along US 231 — a major north-south artery heading toward Dothan and Florida’s Panhandle.
Eufaula sits near the Georgia border, visible on the map beside the Chattahoochee River.
US 431 runs straight through, connecting northward to Opelika and southward to Dothan.
Ozark is the county seat, located along US 231, which continues into Houston County.
Bordering Georgia, this county’s main towns include Abbeville and Headland.
The map shows Dothan prominently — the largest city in southeast Alabama and a key gateway to Florida.
Major roads US 84 and US 231 converge here, making it a strategic travel hub.
Bordering Florida, Geneva features Geneva city and US 84 heading west toward Andalusia.
Enterprise is the standout city here, marked by its location at the junction of US 84 and State Route 167.
West of Montgomery, you’ll find Dallas, Wilcox, Butler, and Crenshaw Counties.
County seat: Selma, famous for its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The map shows US 80 running east-west through Selma, connecting to Montgomery and Mississippi.
Rural and scenic, with Camden at its center, accessible via State Route 10.
Greenville is positioned along I-65, a convenient halfway point between Montgomery and Mobile.
County seat: Luverne, visible where US 331 runs south toward Florida’s beaches.
Dropping southwest, the map shows Marengo, Choctaw, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, and Escambia Counties — a landscape rich in timber and rivers.
Demopolis sits at the junction of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers, a detail visible in the blue river lines crossing the county.
Butler is its county seat, positioned along State Route 10.
Grove Hill is centrally located, with the Alabama River flowing along its eastern edge.
Known for Monroeville, the map shows US 84 cutting across east-west.
Evergreen appears at the center, with I-65 passing directly through.
Brewton lies near the Florida line, with US 31 and I-65 both crossing through the county.
Looking at the map’s southern edge, the coastline of Alabama is short but full of interest.
Mobile city is the largest port in the state, and its name is bold on the map.
Interstate 10 runs east-west, connecting to New Orleans in the west and Pensacola in the east.
The map shows Dauphin Island and Mobile Bay, with causeways and bridges linking across the bay to Baldwin County.
Bay Minette is the county seat, but the map also highlights Fairhope, Daphne, and Gulf Shores — popular Gulf Coast destinations.
US 98 and US 31 are clearly drawn, leading visitors to the beaches and nature reserves.
The southern border with Florida is dotted with small towns, state highways, and stretches of countryside. The map clearly marks:
Andalusia in Covington County, near the Florala State Park region.
Geneva and Florala, which serve as entry points to Florida’s Panhandle.
One of the most striking elements of this Alabama map is how the interstate highways and US routes interlink the entire state:
I-65: From Mobile north through Montgomery, Birmingham, and into Tennessee.
I-20/I-59: From Mississippi through Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, splitting toward Atlanta and Chattanooga.
I-85: From Montgomery into Georgia.
US 231: A major north-south route from the Tennessee line to the Florida border.
US 84: A key east-west highway connecting Mississippi to Georgia.
The state’s borders are crisp on this map:
North: Tennessee, with direct interstate and highway links to Nashville and Chattanooga.
East: Georgia, with connections via I-85 and US 84.
South: Florida’s Panhandle, leading to Gulf beaches.
West: Mississippi, linked by I-20/I-59 and US 84.
For travelers, this map is a clear road companion, highlighting both interstates for speed and smaller state roads for scenic drives. For students, the distinct county colors, labeled rivers, and marked cities make it a perfect study aid for learning Alabama geography.
If you trace the map slowly, you can follow rivers like the Tennessee River, Alabama River, and Mobile River, see each county’s shape, and understand how cities developed along major travel corridors.
Whether you’re a resident exploring a new corner of your state, a traveler planning a road trip from Huntsville to Mobile, or a student learning county seats and highway numbers, this map of Alabama offers a complete visual and practical guide.
From the northern highlands near Tennessee to the warm Gulf waters in Baldwin County, Alabama’s roads, cities, and counties are laid out in a way that’s as informative as it is inviting. Every inch tells a story - and now, you know how to read it.
The map of Alabama displays 67 counties, each shaded in different colors to help identify boundaries easily. This includes both urban areas like Jefferson County and rural counties such as Wilcox and Choctaw.
Key cities marked in bold include Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Dothan. These are clearly positioned along major interstate routes for easy navigation.
Yes. The map clearly outlines I-65, I-20, I-59, I-85, and other major interstates, along with US highways like US 231, US 82, and US 84 for statewide connectivity.
Absolutely. The map's detailed highway network and city placement make it perfect for plotting routes between regions - for example, from Huntsville in the north to Gulf Shores in the south.
Yes. The map outlines Alabama’s borders with Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida to the south, and Mississippi to the west, including major cross-border routes.
Yes. Major rivers like the Tennessee River, Alabama River, and Mobile River are marked, along with lakes such as Weiss Lake in Cherokee County.
The map shows Mobile County and Baldwin County along Alabama’s coastline, with access points to Mobile Bay and beach areas like Gulf Shores.
Students can use the map to memorize county names, seats, and locations, as well as understand the relationship between natural features, highways, and population centers.
Yes. In addition to major cities, the map labels smaller towns like Bay Minette, Camden, Luverne, and Geneva, which can be useful for regional travel or research.
This particular map focuses on political boundaries, roads, and water bodies. For elevation details, you would need a physical map of Alabama.
While the map doesn’t highlight historical sites specifically, it shows the cities and towns where landmarks are located, such as Selma for Civil Rights history or Mobile for historic forts.
Looking at the map, Interstate 65 runs directly between Montgomery and Mobile, making it the fastest and most straightforward route.
Yes. It marks nearby cities in other states such as Chattanooga (TN), Atlanta (GA), Pensacola (FL), and Meridian (MS), helping you plan multi-state trips.
Yes. Each county seat is marked by a dot and labeled with its name, for example, Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County and Greenville in Butler County.
Definitely. The map highlights highways, cities, and coastal access points, making it ideal for planning visits to beaches, historic towns, or nature areas across the state.
Huntsville is in the north-central region of Alabama, in Madison County, near the Tennessee border. On the map, it is connected by Interstate 565 and US 72.
Birmingham is a major intersection point for Interstate 65, Interstate 20, and Interstate 59, making it one of Alabama’s primary transport hubs.
Montgomery is in central Alabama, along Interstate 65 and Interstate 85, making it easy to locate as the state capital.
The Alabama counties bordering Georgia include Russell, Lee, Chambers, Randolph, Cleburne, Cherokee, and DeKalb Counties.
The southernmost point is Dauphin Island in Mobile County, extending into the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Shores in Baldwin County is accessible via State Route 59 from the north and State Route 182 along the coast.
Tuscaloosa is in west-central Alabama, along Interstate 20/59 and the Black Warrior River.
Dothan, in Houston County, is the closest major Alabama city to the Florida Panhandle, linked by US 231.
Interstate 65 runs from Mobile in the south to the Tennessee border north of Athens, passing through Montgomery and Birmingham.
Cities on the Tennessee River include Florence, Decatur, and Guntersville.
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