Drumheller Alberta Map

About Drumheller, Alberta

Drumheller is a town in 20-28-19-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Drumheller is located at 51.4644°N, 112.7189°W.

Drumheller lies nestled within the dramatic badlands of Alberta, a landscape carved by eons of wind and water into a symphony of hoodoos and coulees. It lies 58.5 km west-south-west of Hanna, AB (from Hanna, AB: bearing 250°T), and is situated 11.1 km south of Munson. This land, once a vibrant inland sea teeming with prehistoric life, now whispers tales of dinosaurs through its fossil-rich strata, a history that has profoundly shaped the region's identity. For decades, the economy of Drumheller was inextricably linked to the extraction of coal, a gritty industry that brought prosperity and a distinct working-class character to the settlement. The Red Deer River, a ribbon of life, winds its way through this arid terrain, providing a vital artery and a stark contrast to the surrounding painted earth, where the air often carries the scent of sage and dry grass. The cultural heart of Drumheller beats with a pioneering spirit, a resilience forged by the harsh beauty of its environment and the industrious past. Visitors are drawn to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, a world-renowned institution that stands as a testament to the area's prehistoric legacy, its exhibits illuminating the ancient world that once thrived here. While Drumheller may not boast major universities or professional sports franchises, its local pride is palpable, often expressed through community events and a deep connection to the land. The iconic Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site offers a tangible link to the town's mining heritage, a place where the echoes of bygone labour still resonate, and the vast, open skies above seem to hold the secrets of both past and future.

About This Drumheller Map Page

Explore Drumheller, 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: 51.464444, -112.718889. 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 Drumheller includes the postal code (T1P), 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 Drumheller 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.