Cottondale Alabama Map

About Cottondale, Alabama

Cottondale is a locality in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,632. The population density is 319.5 people per km². Cottondale is located at 33.1896°N, 87.4517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35404.

Cottondale itself carries the quiet hum of a place rooted in the earth, its landscape a gentle, rolling terrain of sandy loam that cradles scattered pine stands and broadleaf hardwoods. It lies 6.9 miles east-south-east of Tuscaloosa, AL (from Tuscaloosa, AL: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-south-east of Northport. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the sweet, damp scent of pine needles and the faint, earthy perfume of the Black Warrior River, which lies a stone's throw to the west, its waters a dark, shimmering ribbon reflecting the deepening twilight sky. The houses, many built with a sturdy, unassuming grace, often sit back from the road, their wide porches catching the late afternoon light, a silent invitation to linger in the softened glow. This corner of Tuscaloosa County has long been defined by its connection to the land and the river. Cottondale's history is intrinsically linked to the cultivation of cotton, a legacy that shaped its early days and lent the community its enduring name, though today the economy diversifies with a blend of small businesses and the quiet industry that supports the broader region. The proximity to the Black Warrior River has always been a vital artery, influencing its development and offering a natural beauty that draws in those seeking a bit of peace, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of simple things, like the persistent buzz of cicadas on a warm evening or the distant, mournful cry of a train whistle cutting through the stillness.

About This Cottondale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottondale, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.189563, -87.45167. 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 Cottondale and Tuscaloosa County.

Detailed location data for Cottondale includes the ZIP code (35453), telephone area code (334, 256), county seat of Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa), and school district assignment (Tuscaloosa 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 Cottondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.