Emerald Mountain Alabama Map

About Emerald Mountain, Alabama

Emerald Mountain is a locality in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,535. The population density is 81.3 people per km². Emerald Mountain is located at 32.4633°N, 86.1039°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36093.

Emerald Mountain rises from the red clay soils of Elmore County, a gentle swell in the otherwise rolling terrain of central Alabama. It lies 13.2 miles east-north-east of Montgomery, AL (from Montgomery, AL: bearing 60°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Wetumpka. Its slopes are cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of mixed pine and hardwood forests, where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts a dappled, shifting light upon the undergrowth, illuminating patches of fern and the occasional burst of wild azalea. The land here feels ancient, unhurried, a place where the slow creep of seasons dictates the rhythm of life, and the distant murmur of traffic from the highway seems a world away. The history of Emerald Mountain is intertwined with the agricultural past of the region, its fertile ground once yielding cotton and corn. Though the large plantations have long since faded, the echoes of that era linger in the quiet lanes and the enduring connection to the land. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and the steady employment offered by nearby urban centers, with many residents commuting outwards. Emerald Mountain itself remains a haven, a place where the character of its people is shaped by the enduring simplicity of rural life and a deep-rooted appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds them.

About This Emerald Mountain Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald Mountain, 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 Emerald Mountain and Elmore County.

Detailed location data for Emerald Mountain includes the ZIP code (36093), telephone area code (561), county seat of Elmore County (Wetumpka), and school district assignment (Elmore 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 Emerald Mountain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.