Medicine Hat Alberta Map

About Medicine Hat, Alberta

Medicine Hat is a city in 12-5-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Medicine Hat is located at 50.0408°N, 110.6767°W.

Medicine Hat, Alberta, is a place defined by its dramatic coulee landscape, a testament to the erosive power of wind and water that has carved the earth into striking formations. It lies 86.5 km west of Maple Creek, AB (from Maple Creek, AB: bearing 281°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-west of Dunmore. This semi-arid terrain, a painterly expanse ofChinook prairie, cradles the South Saskatchewan River, a lifeblood that has sustained human presence for millennia. Indigenous peoples, drawn by the abundant resources, left their indelible mark before European settlement, and the discovery of vast natural gas reserves in the early 20th century fundamentally reshaped Medicine Hat's destiny, fueling its growth as a hub for energy production and related industries. The economic pulse of Medicine Hat remains tied to the earth's bounty, with a resilient spirit forged through fluctuating commodity prices and a deep connection to the agricultural heartland surrounding it. The cultural character of Medicine Hat is one of quiet resilience, a community shaped by the vast prairie sky and the enduring legacy of its pioneers. While not boasting world-renowned universities, local colleges contribute to the intellectual landscape, fostering a grounded, practical approach to learning. The city's iconic "Seven Person Hills" offer a majestic backdrop, while the historic Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre stands as a cultural beacon. Medicine Hat's connection to the natural world is palpable, particularly in the golden light that bathes the coulees at dusk, a spectacle that seems to hold the very breath of the plains. Though not a hotbed of globally recognized celebrities, the spirit of this place is embodied in its hardworking residents and the enduring traditions that echo through its streets.

About This Medicine Hat Map Page

Explore Medicine Hat, 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: 50.040833, -110.676667. 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 Medicine Hat includes the postal code (T1C), 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 Medicine Hat 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.