High River Alberta Map

About High River, Alberta

High River is a town in 6-19-28-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. High River is located at 50.5797°N, 113.8742°W.

High River sits firmly upon the expansive plains where the horizon pulls the sky downward to meet the land in a wide, unbroken line. It lies 53.4 km south-south-east of Calgary, AB (from Calgary, AB: bearing 166°T), and is situated 14.8 km north of Cayley. The Highwood River carves a persistent path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the shifting moods of the clouds and the sharp, clear light that defines these prairie afternoons. Near the Maple Leaf, also known as Sitook-Spagkway, the land holds a deep resonance, shaped by the steady flow of the river that has long served as a vital artery for the region. Even the nearby Emerson Lake, resting quietly just 2 km away, contributes to a landscape defined by this essential relationship between earth and water. The history of High River is grounded in the cycles of the land and the industry that grew from the soil. Agriculture remains a central pillar of the local economy, with the surrounding fields and processing facilities anchoring the daily lives of those who work the earth. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of progress here, as the community responds to the demands of harvest and the quiet stillness of winter. This reliance on the land has fostered a resilience that persists through the changing fortunes of trade and development, keeping High River rooted in its traditional role as a hub for the surrounding rural reaches. Cultural life in High River carries a distinct character, one shaped by the intersection of long-standing prairie traditions and a modern desire for connection. The atmosphere is quiet, marked by the sound of the wind moving across open spaces and the steady, predictable motion of a life lived close to the elements. Notable individuals, such as the musician Tegan Quin, trace their early experiences to this environment, carrying the influence of the vast, open horizon into their creative work. Whether through local events that gather the residents together or the simple, daily acts of maintaining the landmarks that define the streets, High River maintains a sense of self that is both modest and enduring.

About This High River Map Page

Explore High River, 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: 50.579722, -113.874167. 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 High River includes the postal code (T1V), 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 High River 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.