East Point Alabama Map

About East Point, Alabama

East Point is a locality in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 293. The population density is 187.9 people per km². East Point is located at 34.1832°N, 86.7936°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35055.

East Point lies in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills characteristic of the Appalachian foothills, a place where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine and damp soil. It lies 31.1 miles south-south-east of Decatur, AL (from Decatur, AL: bearing 160°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-north-east of Cullman. The terrain here is a mosaic of wooded ridges and fertile bottoms, crisscrossed by small creeks and streams that feed into larger waterways further afield. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oak and hickory, falls in warm, shifting patches upon the forest floor, illuminating the tangled undergrowth and the occasional outcropping of weathered rock. The character of East Point is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land itself seems to dictate a slower, more considered pace of life. The history of East Point is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, where generations have coaxed a living from the rich soil, cultivating crops like corn and cotton that once defined the local economy. While large-scale farming has given way to more diversified pursuits, a connection to the land remains a palpable thread in the fabric of East Point. The echoes of past industries, perhaps smaller mills or logging operations, can still be felt in the subtle contours of the land and the weathered remnants of older structures. Though not marked by grand monuments, East Point possesses a distinctive charm, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and their deep-rooted relationship with the Alabama soil.

About This East Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Point, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.183154, -86.793611. 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 East Point and Cullman County.

Detailed location data for East Point includes the ZIP code (35055), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Cullman County (Cullman), and school district assignment (Cullman 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 East Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.