Elkmont Alabama Map

About Elkmont, Alabama

Elkmont is a locality in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 264. The population density is 76.9 people per km². Elkmont is located at 34.9290°N, 86.9739°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35620.

Elkmont rests in a quiet pocket of Limestone County, where the rolling hills of North Alabama begin to soften their incline. It lies 8.7 miles north of Athens, AL (from Athens, AL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-south-west of Ardmore. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of cultivated fields and wooded draws, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn and the slow meander of small creeks. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and pine, a quiet promise of the day's unfolding. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and hickories, falls in broad, warm shafts, illuminating patches of wild violet and the dusty tracks of deer. The character of Elkmont is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the sky stretches wide and unhurried. The history of Elkmont is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have sustained generations. Originally settled by farming families drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the Tennessee River watershed, Elkmont developed as a hub for local produce and timber. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this particular stretch of Limestone County, a strong sense of local economy persists in the small businesses that serve the surrounding farms and in the enduring traditions of community gatherings. The land itself, a constant presence, speaks of a past where reliance on the earth was paramount, and though the methods have evolved, that fundamental connection remains a quiet undercurrent in the daily life of Elkmont.

About This Elkmont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elkmont, 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 Elkmont and Limestone County.

Detailed location data for Elkmont includes the ZIP code (35620), telephone area code (813), county seat of Limestone County (Athens), and school district assignment (Limestone 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 Elkmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.