Chatom Alabama Map

About Chatom, Alabama

Chatom is a locality in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 834. The population density is 24.1 people per km². Chatom is located at 31.4652°N, 88.2545°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36518.

Chatom rests in a landscape of rolling hills and verdant pine forests, where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming magnolias. It lies 54.7 miles north-north-west of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 347°T), and is situated 16.1 miles west of Leroy. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, painting fleeting patterns on the red clay soil, and the occasional hawk circles lazily overhead, a silent sentinel in the vast, blue sky. The roads here are winding ribbons of asphalt, often bordered by sagging fences and the occasional weathered mailbox, leading past fields of cotton and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. A quietude pervades Chatom, a gentle hum of cicadas in the summer and the whisper of wind through the pines, a constant, soothing soundtrack to the unhurried rhythm of life. The history of Chatom is deeply entwined with the logging and turpentine industries that once dominated Washington County, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, if sometimes faded, architecture and a deep-rooted connection to the land. This area was once a vital hub for timber extraction, the echoes of which can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with farmers tending to the fertile soil, but there's also a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Chatom, drawing visitors to explore the nearby state parks and waterways. The community itself is a close-knit one, where neighbors know each other by name and the town square, with its modest shops and courthouse, serves as the heart of local gatherings.

About This Chatom Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chatom, 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 Chatom and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Chatom includes the ZIP code (36518), telephone area code (386), county seat of Washington County (Chatom), and school district assignment (Washington 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 Chatom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.