Bitumount Alberta Map

About Bitumount, Alberta

Bitumount is a locality in 1-97-11-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bitumount is located at 57.3867°N, 111.6461°W.

Bitumount lies cradled by the boreal forest, a landscape painted in shades of deep green and earthy brown under a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to bruised twilight with astonishing speed. It lies 78.7 km north-north-west of Fort McMurray, AB (from Fort McMurray, AB: bearing 347°T), and is situated 23.0 km north of Fort McKay. The land here is a mosaic of spruce and pine, their needles carpeting the ground with a scent that is both sharp and sweet, mingling with the damp perfume of moss and decaying leaves. Low-lying areas often give way to muskeg, a spongy terrain where water pools and reflects the towering trees, creating an illusion of endless, mirrored depth. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, invigorating chill, a constant reminder of the northern latitude, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through the branches or the distant call of a bird. The history of Bitumount is deeply entwined with the vast, dark wealth hidden beneath its surface. For decades, this locale was a focal point for the ambitious and often arduous pursuit of oil sands extraction, a testament to the sheer tenacity required to coax resources from this challenging environment. The economic pulse of Bitumount, though perhaps quieter now than in boom times, still beats with the legacy of that industrial ambition. Evidence of past endeavors can be glimpsed in the way the land has been shaped, the scars and legacies of exploration and development. While large-scale operations have shifted, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, a quiet resilience etched into the character of Bitumount.

About This Bitumount Map Page

Explore Bitumount, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 57.386667, -111.646111. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Bitumount includes the postal code (T9K), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Bitumount is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.