Cordova Alabama Map

About Cordova, Alabama

Cordova is a locality in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,511. The population density is 114.1 people per km². Cordova is located at 33.7598°N, 87.1833°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35550.

Cordova sprawls across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient hand of the Black Warrior River’s tributaries, where rolling hills, cloaked in dense Southern hardwoods, give way to flatter expanses dotted with the occasional weathered barn. It lies 27.4 miles north-west of Birmingham, AL (from Birmingham, AL: bearing 307°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-east of Jasper. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that clings to the skin like a second shirt. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting gold across the undergrowth, illuminating patches of wild fern and the tenacious bloom of kudzu that, in its own way, has become a defining feature of the terrain. The very contours of the land suggest a quiet resilience, a place that has absorbed the seasons and the decades with a stoic grace. The story of Cordova is etched into its very bones, a narrative of industry and sustenance that began with the rich deposits of coal that once defined its economic pulse. For generations, the rhythmic clang of mining equipment was the heartbeat of this locality, drawing families and forging a strong, communal spirit. Though the era of peak mining has largely passed, the legacy of those hardy souls still resonates in the proud, enduring character of Cordova. Today, its economy is a more varied affair, with agriculture still playing a role, and a growing number of its residents commuting to work in larger nearby centers, their lives interwoven with the enduring spirit of this place. The river, a constant presence, continues to offer its own quiet bounty, and the unhurried pace of daily life here allows for a deeper appreciation of the land and the enduring connections that bind its people.

About This Cordova Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cordova, 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 Cordova and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Cordova includes the ZIP code (35550), telephone area code (813), county seat of Walker County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Walker 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 Cordova is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.