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About Double Springs, Alabama

Double Springs is a locality in Winston County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,068. The population density is 89.6 people per km². Double Springs is located at 34.1465°N, 87.4022°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35553.

Double Springs lies in a hollow where the hills of Winston County begin to roll with a determined, green persistence. It lies 39.7 miles south-west of Decatur, AL (from Decatur, AL: bearing 217°T), and is situated 13.7 miles east-south-east of Haleyville. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, sharp fragrance that seems to scrub the lungs. Broadleaf trees, oaks and maples mostly, form a thick, verdant canopy over the winding roads, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers against the often-azure sky. In the small clearings, where the sunlight manages to break through, fields of tall grass sway and whisper, a soft, rustling chorus that accompanies the hum of insects. The landscape itself feels like a well-worn quilt, pieced together from forest, pasture, and the occasional rocky outcrop, each section distinct yet harmoniously blended. The history of Double Springs is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet perseverance of its people and the enduring rhythms of the land. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, the local economy still draws strength from the fertile soil and the surrounding forests, though the character of its industry has softened over the years. You can still see remnants of older ways in the weathered barns and the fields that have been tended for generations. The nearby natural beauty, particularly the stark, majestic formations of Dismals Canyon, draws visitors seeking a different kind of connection to the earth, a stark contrast to the gentler contours of Double Springs itself. Life here unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for a deep appreciation of the simple, profound beauty of this corner of Alabama.

About This Double Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Double Springs, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.146492, -87.402239. 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 Double Springs and Winston County.

Detailed location data for Double Springs includes the ZIP code (35553), telephone area code (205), county seat of Winston County (Double Springs), and school district assignment (Winston 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 Double Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.