Anderson Alabama Map
Anderson, Cherokee County
Anderson, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Anderson, Cherokee County.
Interactive Map of Anderson, Alabama
| City | Anderson |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Cherokee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.195373 |
| Longitude | -85.736633 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Anderson, Alabama
Anderson is a locality in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. Anderson is located at 34.1954°N, 85.7366°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35610.0.
Anderson settles into the rolling terrain of Cherokee County, where the land begins its gentle ascent toward the southern Appalachians. It lies 19.9 miles north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 51°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-west of Centre. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that spill down the hillsides in varying shades of green. Fields, some still yielding crops, others left to the wilder embrace of nature, break the dense forest cover, giving way to a scattering of homes and farmsteads. The sky overhead, vast and often a brilliant blue, seems to hold a peculiar stillness, a quietude that permeates the very atmosphere of Anderson. The roots of Anderson run deep, drawing sustenance from a history intertwined with agriculture and the quiet industry of the surrounding countryside. While no longer a major hub, the echoes of its past are present in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy, like many in this part of Alabama, has historically relied on the land, with farming and forestry playing significant roles. The slow, steady rhythm of life in Anderson is a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of larger cities, fostering a sense of community and a connection to the natural world that feels both timeless and deeply ingrained.
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About This Anderson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Anderson, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anderson and Cherokee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Anderson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
