Dauphin Island Alabama Map

About Dauphin Island, Alabama

Dauphin Island is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,852. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Dauphin Island is located at 30.2555°N, 88.1097°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36528.

Dauphin Island exhales a salt-laced breath, a low-slung barrier island that hums with the slow, persistent rhythm of the Gulf. It lies 27.0 miles south-south-west of Daphne, AL (from Daphne, AL: bearing 207°T), and is situated 13.2 miles south-east of Bayou La Batre. Here, sand dunes, cloaked in sea oats that whisper secrets to the wind, rise like sleeping giants against the vast expanse of sky. The air, thick with the brine of the ocean and the faint, sweet scent of pine, clings to everything, a constant, palpable presence. Beneath the relentless sun, shallow, tea-colored waters lap at the shore, revealing the skeletal remains of driftwood and the iridescent gleam of broken shells. The island’s character is one of patient endurance, shaped by the ceaseless work of wind and wave, a place where the land feels both yielding and resilient. The history of Dauphin Island is a testament to the enduring allure of this coastal strip, a story whispered through the rustle of marsh grasses and the cries of gulls. First charted by the French, it has weathered centuries of shifting allegiances and natural forces, its economy once tied to fishing and the bounty of the sea. Today, while fishing still holds a place, tourism forms the island's lifeblood, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and abundant birdlife, a veritable haven for migratory species. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry, its research delving into the intricate ecosystems that define this unique locale. The island, a fragile yet vital outpost, carries the weight of its past and the promise of its future in the ceaseless ebb and flow of the tides.

About This Dauphin Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dauphin Island, 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 Dauphin Island and Mobile County.

Detailed location data for Dauphin Island includes the ZIP code (36528), telephone area code (386), county seat of Mobile County (Mobile), and school district assignment (Mobile 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 Dauphin Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.