Cardston Alberta Map

About Cardston, Alberta

Cardston is a town in 9-3-25-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Cardston is located at 49.2000°N, 113.3039°W.

Cardston, nestled in southern Alberta's Chinook country, unfolds across a landscape shaped by rolling foothills and the gentle flow of the Lee Creek. It lies 56.4 km south-east of Pincher Creek, AB (from Pincher Creek, AB: bearing 124°T), and is situated 15.7 km north-north-west of Kimball. This land, historically the domain of the Blackfoot Confederacy, was settled by Latter-day Saint pioneers in the late 19th century, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the opportunity to build a new life. The economy of Cardston has long been tethered to agriculture, with vast fields of grain and ranches dotting the surrounding countryside, their prosperity often dictated by the capricious Alberta sky. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant hayfields, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The cultural character of Cardston is deeply influenced by its pioneering heritage and its strong religious roots, fostering a sense of close-knit community and shared purpose. A prominent landmark, the Cardston Alberta Temple, stands as a striking symbol of this spiritual foundation, its white spires a beacon against the expansive prairie sky. While Cardston itself may not boast a large university, the educational aspirations of its residents are often met through nearby institutions, and the town's spirit is reflected in the vibrant local sports teams that rally the community. Major events often revolve around agricultural fairs and cultural festivals, celebrating the region's heritage and agricultural bounty, and the town has been home to individuals who have quietly contributed to various fields, their legacies woven into the fabric of this prairie settlement.

About This Cardston Map Page

Explore Cardston, 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: 49.2, -113.303889. 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 Cardston includes the postal code (T1K), 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 Cardston 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.