Hokes Bluff Alabama Map

About Hokes Bluff, Alabama

Hokes Bluff is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,547. The population density is 145.4 people per km². Hokes Bluff is located at 33.9982°N, 85.8664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35903.

Hokes Bluff rises from the rolling terrain of Etowah County, a place where the rugged beauty of the Appalachian foothills meets the gentle curve of the Coosa River. It lies 8.1 miles east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 98°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-east of Glencoe. The landscape here is a study in greens and browns, a verdant quilt stitched with the darker threads of pine forests and the richer hues of deciduous trees that paint the slopes in autumn. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding roads. The sky above Hokes Bluff often stretches wide, a canvas for clouds that drift lazily or gather with a dramatic intensity, casting shifting shadows across the undulant hills and the more placid surface of the river. The history of Hokes Bluff is inextricably linked to the Coosa River, a waterway that once pulsed with the commerce of steamboats and the dreams of settlers seeking fertile ground. Early industries here were shaped by the land and its bounty, from timber to agriculture, and the echoes of these endeavors can still be perceived in the quiet persistence of the local economy. While agriculture remains a quiet backbone, the spirit of Hokes Bluff today is one of enduring resilience, a community that finds its character not in grand pronouncements but in the steady rhythm of everyday life. The river remains a constant presence, a shimmering ribbon that draws both recreation and reflection, its waters carrying the whispers of generations past and the quiet hopes of those who call Hokes Bluff home.

About This Hokes Bluff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hokes Bluff, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.998155, -85.866357. 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 Hokes Bluff and Etowah County.

Detailed location data for Hokes Bluff includes the ZIP code (35903), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of Etowah County (Gadsden), and school district assignment (Etowah 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 Hokes Bluff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.