Claresholm Alberta Map

About Claresholm, Alberta

Claresholm is a town in 26-12-27-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Claresholm is located at 50.0197°N, 113.5828°W.

Claresholm rests upon the expansive reach of the southern plains, where the horizon pulls the eye toward an infinite, shifting light. It lies 35.4 km north-north-west of Fort Macleod, AB (from Fort Macleod, AB: bearing 339°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-east of Pulteney. The earth here holds a quiet gravity, defined by the long, thin shadows that stretch across the fields as the sun dips toward the edge of the world. While the Oldman River flows through the distance some 29 km away, the immediate terrain remains dominated by the open, austere beauty of the grasslands. To the west, the air carries a crisp, sharpened clarity, hinting at the presence of the distant high country, while Willow Creek Provincial Park, situated about 17 km away, offers a rare, sheltered refuge of green amidst the otherwise unrelenting expanse of the prairie. The history of Claresholm finds its roots in the expansion of the railway, which transformed the surrounding plains into a hub for trade and settlement. Agriculture continues to define the local economy, with grain elevators and sprawling farms marking the landscape as visible markers of the region’s enduring commitment to the land. Through the decades, the economy has diversified, incorporating aviation history and specialized services that support the modern needs of the rural population. The scent of dry grass and turned soil lingers in the air during harvest, a reminder of the industry that sustains Claresholm and keeps its people oriented toward the cycle of the seasons. Life in Claresholm moves with a deliberate, steady focus, shaped by the practical demands of a life lived beneath a vast, indifferent sky. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate a shared heritage, finding warmth in the communal spirit that persists even when the wind whistles sharply against the buildings. The town retains a grounded character, avoiding pretense in favor of a straightforward, honest engagement with the day. Whether one is watching the clouds gather over the plains or walking through the quiet streets, the atmosphere feels honest and unadorned, reflecting a people who have learned to thrive in the wide, open spaces of the high prairie.

About This Claresholm Map Page

Explore Claresholm, 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: 50.019722, -113.582778. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Claresholm includes the postal code (T1H), 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 Claresholm 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.