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 rests upon the high, sun-bleached expanse of the Scholten Hill, where the land opens wide to accommodate the vast, prairie sky. 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. The South Saskatchewan River carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the pale gold of the long afternoons that define the local climate. Beyond the immediate rise of the hills, the landscape holds a quiet, austere beauty, particularly when the light at dusk turns the dry grasses into a shimmering, amber haze. Finns Lake sits tucked away in the distance, a modest anchor in a landscape that otherwise favors the dominance of the horizon. The economy of Medicine Hat grew from the earth itself, anchored by a history of harnessing the raw, subterranean energy that pulses beneath the surface. Industrial ambition here has long been fueled by the presence of natural gas, drawing those who sought to build a life out of the stubborn, resilient soil. Local industry maintains a steady hum, echoing the early days when the arrival of the railway transformed the settlement into a hub for trade and production. The people here possess a pragmatic endurance, finding a particular satisfaction in the work that keeps the region moving through the changing seasons. Cultural life in Medicine Hat moves with the steady, reliable heartbeat of a place that understands the value of its own traditions. Residents take pride in the landmarks that punctuate the skyline, often gathering near the riverbanks where the air feels cooler and the rush of water provides a constant, low-frequency music. Famous individuals, such as the storied journalist Trevor Herriot, have drawn inspiration from the raw clarity of the prairie environment, reflecting the intellectual rigor often found in those who grow up under such immense, unclouded skies. Everyday life here is defined by a sense of clarity, where the absence of clutter allows for a deeper appreciation of the quiet, deliberate pace of the passing days.

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. 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.