Cedar Bluff Alabama Map

About Cedar Bluff, Alabama

Cedar Bluff is a locality in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,629. The population density is 131.1 people per km². Cedar Bluff is located at 34.2201°N, 85.6077°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35959.

Cedar Bluff rises from the rolling hills where Lookout Mountain begins its long descent, a place where the Coosa River bends and the land softens into fertile valleys. It lies 25.4 miles west of Rome, GA (from Rome, GA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-east of Centre. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, a familiar perfume that clings to the red clay soil. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled hands, punctuate the landscape, providing a dappled shade that shifts with the sun’s slow arc. The terrain is a gentle push and pull of elevation, with the river carving its steady path through the heart of it all, its surface reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the Alabama sky. Historically, Cedar Bluff was a crossroads, a place where the river’s bounty and the land’s resources intersected, shaping a community that has always been tied to the earth and water. Early settlers found the rich soil ideal for farming, a tradition that continues to this day, with fields of corn and cotton stretching across the countryside, their greens and whites a vibrant contrast against the deep red earth. The river, once a vital artery for commerce and transport, still whispers tales of steamboats and log drives, its currents a constant reminder of the past. Though industry has shifted over generations, the spirit of Cedar Bluff remains rooted in its connection to the natural world, a quiet resilience found in the enduring beauty of its landscape and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Cedar Bluff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Bluff, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.220094, -85.60774. 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 Cedar Bluff and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Bluff includes the ZIP code (35959), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of Cherokee County (Centre), and school district assignment (Cherokee 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 Cedar Bluff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.