Cottonwood Alabama Map

About Cottonwood, Alabama

Cottonwood is a locality in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 971. The population density is 72.9 people per km². Cottonwood is located at 31.0488°N, 85.3049°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36320.

Cottonwood spreads its quiet presence across the Alabama landscape, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a soft, Southern exhale. It lies 13.1 miles south-south-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 157°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north-north-west of Marianna. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of gentle rain and sun, give way to fields that shimmer with the promise of growth, often a verdant tapestry of crops punctuated by the deeper greens of pine and oak. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a distinct humidity, a palpable presence that clings to the skin like a whisper from the nearby Wiregrass region's natural endowments. Sunlight here has a particular quality, an almost molten gold that spills across the terrain as the day begins to wane, casting long shadows that stretch and pull at the edges of perception. The history of Cottonwood is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the agricultural spirit that has long defined this corner of Houston County. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, shaping the local economy through crops like cotton, peanuts, and a variety of vegetables, a legacy that still echoes in the quiet hum of machinery during harvest seasons. While the pace of life in Cottonwood is unhurried, there's an underlying industriousness, a dedication to the land that has sustained families and fostered a strong sense of local identity. The community has weathered the changes of time, its character shaped by the enduring rhythm of planting and reaping, a steady heartbeat that continues to resonate through its streets and fields.

About This Cottonwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood and Houston County.

Detailed location data for Cottonwood includes the ZIP code (3632), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Houston County (Dothan), and school district assignment (Houston 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 Cottonwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.