McLeod Valley Alberta Map

About McLeod Valley, Alberta

McLeod Valley is a locality in 2-55-14-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. McLeod Valley is located at 53.7206°N, 115.9706°W.

McLeod Valley unfolds as a broad, verdant basin cradled by the rolling foothills of Alberta, where the land sighs with the ancient breath of the prairies meeting the mountains. It lies 34.1 km east-north-east of Edson, AB (from Edson, AB: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.3 km north-north-east of Peers. Here, the horizon stretches, a painter's palette of sky and earth, punctuated by the stoic presence of aspen groves, their leaves a shimmering emerald in the summer sun, turning to a molten gold as autumn approaches. Creeks, born from distant snowmelt, carve shallow, meandering paths through the meadows, their waters reflecting the vast, ever-shifting cloudscapes that drift across the immense, pale blue expanse. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of wild grasses, pine needles, and the faint, earthy musk of undisturbed soil, a constant reminder of the untamed spirit that still holds sway in McLeod Valley. The economic lifeblood of McLeod Valley has long been tied to the land, a legacy of hardy settlers who, generations ago, carved out lives from this fertile ground. Ranching remains a significant presence, with vast pastures supporting herds of cattle that dot the landscape like scattered pebbles, their lowing calls a familiar sound on the wind. Though oil and gas exploration has left its mark, the valley retains a character deeply rooted in agriculture and the quiet persistence of rural life. Local traditions, passed down through families, speak of community dances in the old hall, harvest festivals celebrating the bounty of the season, and a shared understanding of the challenges and rewards of living in a place so intimately connected to the natural world. The spirit of McLeod Valley is one of resilience, a quiet strength forged in the face of long winters and the enduring beauty of its wild, wide-open spaces.

About This McLeod Valley Map Page

Explore McLeod Valley, 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: 53.720556, -115.970556. 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 Valley 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 Valley 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.