Mentone Alabama Map

About Mentone, Alabama

Mentone is a locality in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 377. The population density is 32.4 people per km². Mentone is located at 34.5795°N, 85.5905°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35984.

Mentone clings to the brow of Lookout Mountain, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of the valley floor. It lies 32.9 miles north-west of Rome, GA (from Rome, GA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 1.6 miles east-north-east of Valley Head. Here, the landscape is a dramatic upheaval, a series of rugged bluffs and verdant slopes that tumble down towards the Tennessee River. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, survey the rolling hills, their leaves catching the dappled sunlight in a perpetual, quiet dance. The character of Mentone is one of gentle resilience, a community that has learned to live in harmony with the wild, untamed beauty of its surroundings, where the wind whispers secrets through the dense forests and the sky stretches, vast and blue, above it all. This elevation has shaped Mentone's story, drawing those who sought refuge from the heat and humidity of the lowlands, and later, those who found artistic inspiration in its dramatic vistas. The area’s history is interwoven with the echoes of the Civil War, though today, the economy thrives on a quieter rhythm, fueled by tourism and the careful cultivation of its natural bounty. The iconic Brow Park offers panoramic views that stretch for miles, a testament to the sheer grandeur of this mountain refuge, and the nearby Little River Canyon National Preserve beckons hikers and nature lovers with its spectacular gorges and waterfalls. Mentone is a place where the past breathes softly in the present, a destination that offers both a profound sense of peace and a constant reminder of the earth's enduring power.

About This Mentone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mentone, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.579528, -85.59052. 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 Mentone and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Mentone includes the ZIP code (35984), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of DeKalb County (Fort Payne), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Mentone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.