Tilley Alberta Map

About Tilley, Alberta

Tilley is a hamlet in 19-17-12-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Tilley is located at 50.4522°N, 111.6533°W.

Tilley, a small settlement nestled in the vast expanse of southern Alberta, is a place defined by its wide-open skies and the enduring spirit of its people. It lies 21.3 km south-east of Brooks, AB (from Brooks, AB: bearing 127°T), and is situated 27.5 km south of Patricia. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a rolling prairie that stretches to the horizon, broken only by the occasional coulee or the distant shimmer of heat rising from the sun-baked earth. During the long summer days, the light hangs heavy and golden, casting sharp shadows that lend a sculptural quality to the land. In the spring, the grasses are a vibrant green, a stark contrast to the muted browns and greys of winter, and the air, when it finally sheds its frost, carries a clean, invigorating scent of dry earth and wild sage. The history of Tilley is deeply entwined with the settlement of the Canadian West, a narrative of hardy pioneers who carved a life from this often-challenging terrain. The local economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with wheat and canola fields stretching out like a patchwork quilt under the relentless sun, their golden hues a familiar sight come harvest time. Cattle ranching also plays a significant role, the lowing of livestock a gentle punctuation to the quietude. While not a place of grand monuments, Tilley possesses a distinct character, a resilience forged by isolation and a shared understanding of the land's demands and rewards. The few buildings that comprise the hamlet stand stoically against the elements, testament to a pragmatic approach to life, where practicality often trumps embellishment.

About This Tilley Map Page

Explore Tilley, 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: 50.452222, -111.653333. 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 Tilley includes the postal code (T1R), 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 Tilley 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.