McLeod River Alberta Map

About McLeod River, Alberta

McLeod River is a locality in 7-52-18-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. McLeod River is located at 53.4742°N, 116.6342°W.

McLeod River cradles a landscape of rolling foothills, where stands of aspen and pine begin to thicken, giving way to broader expanses of grassland that hint at the true immensity of the boreal forest to the north. It lies 18.0 km south-west of Edson, AB (from Edson, AB: bearing 228°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-east of Marlboro. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the resinous perfume of conifers and the earthy dampness of the riverbanks. Creeks, born from distant, unseen springs, carve shallow ravines into the land, their waters clear and cold, tumbling over smooth stones before merging into the more substantial flow of the McLeod River itself. The sky overhead is a boundless canvas, often painted with clouds that move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, casting fleeting shadows that ripple across the undulating terrain. This region’s story is written in the land and the quiet persistence of its people, a narrative shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the enduring presence of the river. Ranching traditions run deep, with cattle grazing on pastures that have sustained livestock for generations, a testament to the fertile, if sometimes challenging, soil. The legacy of early settlers, drawn by the promise of open country and the vital artery of the McLeod River for transport and sustenance, is still palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the local character. While the broader economic currents of Alberta ebb and flow, McLeod River maintains its distinct identity, a place where the hum of machinery in the distance is often punctuated by the calls of waterfowl and the steady murmur of the water, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have always held sway here.

About This McLeod River Map Page

Explore McLeod 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: 53.474167, -116.634167. 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 McLeod River includes the postal code (T7E), 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 McLeod 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.