Jackson Alberta Map

About Jackson, Alberta

Jackson is a locality in 13-40-27-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Jackson is located at 52.4453°N, 113.7589°W.

Jackson rests in a broad, sweeping valley, where the land rolls in gentle swells, sculpted by ancient glaciers and the patient hand of wind. It lies 2.7 km south-west of Lacombe, AB (from Lacombe, AB: bearing 218°T), and is situated 15.7 km west-south-west of Chigwell. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, speaks of centuries of prairie grasses giving way to cultivation. In the distance, the land rises into low, rounded hills, their slopes softened by the haze of summer and dusted with the pale gold of ripening wheat. The sky above Jackson is an immense dome, vast and ever-changing, often painted with the dramatic brushstrokes of thunderheads or the ethereal glow of an endless prairie sunset. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint perfume of wildflowers that dot the fields. The story of Jackson is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a place where hardy settlers carved a life from the seemingly endless expanse. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily wheat and canola, forming the bedrock of the local economy. This agricultural heritage is visible in the sturdy, functional architecture of the farmsteads that dot the landscape and the quiet hum of machinery during harvest season. While farming remains paramount, a quiet diversification is evident, with small businesses supporting the agricultural sector and offering essential services to the residents. The sense of community in Jackson is palpable, a quiet understanding born from shared challenges and a deep connection to the land that sustains them.

About This Jackson Map Page

Explore Jackson, 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: 52.445278, -113.758889. 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 Jackson includes the postal code (T4L), 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 Jackson 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.