Bear Creek Alabama Map

About Bear Creek, Alabama

Bear Creek is a locality in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,047. The population density is 29.7 people per km². Bear Creek is located at 34.2555°N, 87.7134°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bear Creek is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35674, 35543, 35581.

Bear Creek occupies a quiet stretch of land where the persistent Smith Creek carves its path through the terrain, defining the movement of water and silt across the local topography. It lies 7.2 miles south-southwest of Muscle Shoals, AL (from Muscle Shoals, AL: bearing 212°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-southwest of Sheffield. The landscape is characterized by a series of subtle elevations that rise toward the rugged silhouette of the Devils Backbone, a formation that anchors the horizon to the north. A short distance away, the low-lying depression of Star Hollow creates a natural catchment for the humid air that settles over the region, often holding the morning mist until the heat of the day burns it away. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the quiet waters of Garrets Lake offer a stillness that contrasts with the constant, low murmur of the nearby creek, while the dense, verdant growth of the State-owned Submerged Lands provides a sprawling habitat for local flora that thrives in the heavy, clay-rich soil.

Economic life in Bear Creek has long been tied to the character of the soil and the endurance of those who work the land, tracing a history that favors steady, incremental growth over rapid expansion. The rhythm of the days is dictated by the slow shift of light across the timbered ridges and the seasonal demands of the regional agricultural cycles, which have shaped the community’s identity for generations. Residents move with a deliberate pace, acknowledging the weight of a local heritage that remains present in the weathered architecture and the quietude of the back roads. While modern influences have introduced new avenues for commerce, the essential fiber of the locality remains tethered to the natural boundaries of the valley and the persistent, unhurried flow of the water that has sustained Bear Creek since its earliest settlement.

About This Bear Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bear Creek, Alabama. Coordinates: 34.255481, -87.713399. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bear Creek includes the ZIP code (35674, 35543, 35581), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Colbert County (Tuscumbia), and school district assignment (Marion County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.