Coosada Alabama Map

About Coosada, Alabama

Coosada is a locality in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,217. The population density is 68.2 people per km². Coosada is located at 32.4979°N, 86.3314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Coosada is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 36020.

Coosada unfolds across a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of Coosada Creek, which carves a path through the dense, humid canopy of bottomland hardwoods and longleaf pines. It lies 2.2 miles northeast of Millbrook, AL (from Millbrook, AL: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-northwest of Montgomery. The terrain here holds a quiet stillness, characterized by the soft, iron-rich earth of the region and the occasional depression of Cat Hollow, which deepens the shadows as dusk settles over the fields. Only a mile away, the surface of R E 'Bob' Woodruff Reservoir reflects the cooling sky, acting as a tranquil anchor for the surrounding woodlands. While the distant silhouette of Heck Ridge marks the horizon, the immediate earth feels heavy with the scent of damp soil and the slow, rhythmic transition of the seasons, far removed from any maritime influence.

Coosada carries the weight of a long and complex history, grounded in a heritage that remains visible in the quiet endurance of its red-clay back roads and the legacy of its people. The local economy has evolved from the agrarian roots of the surrounding peach and pecan country, adapting to the modern pace while maintaining the unassuming character of a place built on industry and land management. Nearby, the State-owned Submerged Lands preserve the ecological integrity of the riparian environment, protecting the natural corridors that have supported life here for generations. Life in Coosada moves with a deliberate, steady tempo, punctuated by the occasional distant sound of water spilling over the rocks at Wetumpka Falls, a reminder of the persistent forces that continue to shape the geography and the spirit of this inland home.

About This Coosada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coosada, Alabama. Coordinates: 32.497913, -86.33136. 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 Coosada includes the ZIP code (36020), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Elmore County (Wetumpka), and school district assignment (Elmore 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.