Dutton Alabama Map

About Dutton, Alabama

Dutton is a locality in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 435. The population density is 182.8 people per km². Dutton is located at 34.6109°N, 85.9169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35744.

Dutton rests in a fold of the Cumberland Plateau, where the land begins its long, patient descent towards the Tennessee River. It lies 38.9 miles east-south-east of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-south-east of Scottsboro. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of dense woodland and open pasture, define the immediate landscape, their slopes often softened by the haze of morning or the golden benediction of late afternoon sun. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that deepens after a summer shower, and the quiet hum of unseen insects provides a constant, subtle soundtrack. Small creeks, their beds lined with smooth, water-worn stones, thread through the valleys, their murmur a gentle counterpoint to the rustle of leaves in the breeze that whispers through the oak and hickory trees. The history of Dutton is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that crown its hills, a story of hardy folk who found sustenance and a way of life in this fertile, yet challenging, terrain. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Dutton, with families cultivating the rich soil for crops that have sustained them through changing times, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the year's slow cadence. While the echoes of past industries might linger in the collective memory, the present economy of Dutton remains tied to the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this place home, their lives unfolding with a quiet dignity against the backdrop of the plateau's enduring beauty.

About This Dutton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dutton, 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 Dutton and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Dutton includes the ZIP code (35744), telephone area code (813), county seat of Jackson County (Scottsboro), and school district assignment (Jackson 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 Dutton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.