McIntosh Alabama Map

About McIntosh, Alabama

McIntosh is a locality in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 364. The population density is 76.8 people per km². McIntosh is located at 31.2663°N, 88.0314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36553.

McIntosh rests in the embrace of rolling terrain, where the land begins its slow descent toward the Gulf Coast, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 39.5 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 1°T), and is situated 18.6 miles south-south-west of Jackson. The sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy of live oaks and magnuts, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, illuminating a landscape that feels ancient and enduring. Here, the quietude is profound, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth and the distant hum of life from the small, persistent settlement. The very character of McIntosh is etched in the slow seep of water through the soil and the patient growth of trees that have weathered countless seasons. The history of McIntosh is a story of resourceful folk who found sustenance in this fertile corner of Washington County, their lives shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the bounty of the surrounding woodlands. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the land, to timber and the quiet cultivation of crops that thrive in the humid, subtropical climate. While no grand monuments rise to mark its past, the spirit of those who built McIntosh endures in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the enduring sense of place that permeates the air. The nearby Tombigbee River, a lifeblood of the region, whispers tales of commerce and connection, a constant reminder of the waterways that have guided the fortunes of this tranquil locale.

About This McIntosh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McIntosh, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.266282, -88.03139. 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 McIntosh and Washington County.

Detailed location data for McIntosh includes the ZIP code (36553), telephone area code (251), county seat of Washington County (Chatom), and school district assignment (Washington 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 McIntosh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.