Blue Ridge Alabama Map

About Blue Ridge, Alabama

Blue Ridge is a locality in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,190. The population density is 68.5 people per km². Blue Ridge is located at 32.4926°N, 86.1905°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36093.

Blue Ridge unfolds as a quiet expanse where the rolling terrain of Elmore County begins its gentle ascent towards the foothills. It lies 10.8 miles north-east of Montgomery, AL (from Montgomery, AL: bearing 36°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-east of Wetumpka. Here, the land is a patchwork of mature pine forests, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, interspersed with sun-drenched fields that promise fertile harvests. Creeks, small and determined, carve their way through the landscape, their waters reflecting the vast, open sky in a way that suggests endless possibility. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and pine resin, especially potent after a summer shower. The character of Blue Ridge is one of unassuming natural beauty, a place where the earth feels solid beneath one's feet and the horizons stretch wide, inviting contemplation. The history of Blue Ridge is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, an enduring legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, the fertile soil has supported the cultivation of crops that feed families and sustain livelihoods, a quiet testament to the land's enduring generosity. While not a hub of heavy industry, the spirit of enterprise here manifests in smaller, community-focused ventures, often born from the soil itself. The legacy of early settlers, who cleared the land and built their lives from the ground up, is palpable, a sense of enduring resilience that permeates the very atmosphere of Blue Ridge. The pace of life reflects this connection to the land, a measured rhythm that allows for the appreciation of simple moments, like the way the late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows across the fields.

About This Blue Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blue Ridge, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.492635, -86.190523. 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 Blue Ridge and Elmore County.

Detailed location data for Blue Ridge includes the ZIP code (36093), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Elmore County (Wetumpka), and school district assignment (Elmore County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blue Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.