Frank Alberta Map

About Frank, Alberta

Frank is a urban community in 31-7-3-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Frank is located at 49.6011°N, 114.4047°W.

Frank, nestled in the foothills where the vast prairies begin their dramatic ascent, is a place defined by the stark beauty of its mountainous embrace. It lies 35.4 km west-north-west of Pincher Creek, AB (from Pincher Creek, AB: bearing 292°T), and is situated 9.7 km west-north-west of Burmis. The land here is a study in contrasts: broad, sun-baked meadows give way to steep, timbered slopes that climb towards jagged peaks, their summits often dusted with snow even in the warmer months. A quiet river, carving its path with patient determination, threads through the valley floor, its waters reflecting the immense, ever-changing sky that presides over this rugged terrain. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the higher elevations, a clean, invigorating breath that seems to scour the very soul. The history of Frank is intrinsically tied to the earth beneath its feet, a story written in coal and resilience. For generations, the fortunes of Frank have been shaped by the deep seams of coal that lie hidden within the surrounding mountains, a resource that fueled industries and drew hardy souls seeking a living from the challenging landscape. Evidence of this past is still visible, whispers of a time when the clamor of mining echoed through the valley. Today, while the echoes have softened, the spirit of enterprise endures, adapting to new opportunities while honoring the foundational legacy of hard work and community that defines Frank. The subtle scent of pine, carried on the breeze from the slopes, mingles with the memory of industry, creating a unique olfactory signature for this enduring settlement.

About This Frank Map Page

Explore Frank, 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: 49.601111, -114.404722. 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 Frank 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 Frank 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.