Swan Hills Alberta Map

About Swan Hills, Alberta

Swan Hills is a town in 14-66-10-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Swan Hills is located at 54.7167°N, 115.4017°W.

Swan Hills rises as a distinct presence among the forested heights of the Alberta interior. It lies 66.6 km north-north-east of Whitecourt, AB (from Whitecourt, AB: bearing 16°T), and is situated 52.9 km north-north-west of Corbett Creek. The topography around Swan Hills is defined by the elevated terrain of the Swan Hills themselves, which command the surrounding boreal landscape with a persistent, brooding gravity. In the cooler hours of the day, the air holds a sharp, clean clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the spruce and pine. Nearby, Krause Lake rests in a quiet hollow, its surface often mirroring the heavy, grey-blue sky of the north. Not far removed from the primary settlement, the Swan River moves through the lower reaches of the landscape, tracing a path through the earth that has persisted long before the arrival of modern industry. The economy of Swan Hills has long been anchored in the extraction of resources from beneath the surface, a pursuit that demands both resilience and a particular technical focus. Generations of workers have adapted to the demands of the oil and gas sector, which serves as the primary engine for the local livelihood. This industrial character gives Swan Hills a pragmatic, hardworking atmosphere, where the hum of activity often punctuates the silence of the woods. During the winter, the biting chill settles deep into the machinery and the ground alike, requiring a steady, methodical approach to the daily work that keeps the region functioning. Life in Swan Hills often centers on the shared experiences of those who choose to live amidst these remote, high-altitude woodlands. Social gatherings frequently draw people together in local halls and arenas, fostering a sense of solidarity that is common in regions where the wilderness remains close at hand. While the pace of existence is governed by the demands of shift work and the seasons, the residents maintain a distinct identity rooted in their proximity to the rugged, forested terrain. The quiet evenings are characterized by the long, slanting light of the north, which catches the tops of the trees and casts a deep, amber glow over the rooftops before the darkness takes hold.

About This Swan Hills Map Page

Explore Swan Hills, 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: 54.716667, -115.401667. 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 Swan Hills includes the postal code (T7S), 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 Swan Hills 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.