Sodom and Gomorrah Map: Location, Geography, and the Story of Genesis 19

Where were Sodom and Gomorrah located—and could their ruins still lie near the Dead Sea?

This Sodom and Gomorrah map shows the likely location of the cities in the Dead Sea region, helping readers visualize the geography behind the destruction described in Genesis 19.

According to the Bible, Abraham stood near Hebron and looked out across the Jordan plain. What he saw was unforgettable: smoke rising from the land like a furnace (Genesis 19:27–28). Somewhere below him, cities that had once been thriving were gone.

This map places that moment into real terrain. It looks south toward the Dead Sea basin, showing the dramatic drop in elevation from the highlands of Jerusalem and Hebron to one of the lowest places on earth. The geography helps explain how Abraham could see across the plain—and how a regional catastrophe could dominate the entire landscape.

The exact location of Sodom and Gomorrah is still debated. This map highlights leading candidate sites near the southern Dead Sea, including areas such as Bab edh-Dhra and Numera. Some researchers suggest this region may once have been a fertile plain, later devastated by fire, earthquakes, and flooding.

Today, the southern Dead Sea is a stark landscape of salt flats and evaporation pools. This map connects that geography with the biblical account, helping readers explore both the story of Genesis 19 and the ongoing mystery of where these cities once stood.

What you get when you purchase this map

• A high-resolution digital map of the Sodom and Gomorrah region
• Clearly marked proposed locations near the Dead Sea
• Geographic context showing the Dead Sea basin and surrounding highlands
• Visual connection to Genesis 19:27–28 and Abraham’s viewpoint
• A terrain-based perspective illustrating elevation and line of sight
• Suitable for Bible study, teaching, projection, or printing