Myrtlewood Alabama Map

About Myrtlewood, Alabama

Myrtlewood is a locality in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 78. The population density is 15.2 people per km². Myrtlewood is located at 32.2504°N, 87.9497°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36763.

Myrtlewood rests in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate roll towards the Black Warrior River. It lies 44.7 miles east of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 100°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Indian Springs. Thick stands of pine and oak, their branches heavy with the humid Alabama air, fringe the fields that stretch out like rumpled blankets of green and gold. The scent of pine needles, warmed by the sun, mingles with the distant, earthy perfume of damp soil, a subtle sweetness that clings to everything. Even the light here seems to possess a certain viscosity, thickening and softening as the afternoon wears on, casting long, languid shadows across the quiet roads. A lone crow, a stark silhouette against the vast, pale sky, occasionally breaks the stillness with a sharp, resonant call. The history of Myrtlewood is intertwined with the fertile earth that surrounds it, a legacy of agriculture that has shaped its character. For generations, cotton and timber were the lifeblood of this place, their cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and the people. While the broad strokes of its past are evident in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its older homes, the finer details are often held in the memories of its inhabitants, whispered over front porches as the cicadas begin their evening chorus. The local economy, once dominated by the rhythms of the harvest, has adapted, finding new avenues in small-scale farming and the quiet industry of rural living, a testament to the enduring resilience of Myrtlewood.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myrtlewood, 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 Myrtlewood and Marengo County.

Detailed location data for Myrtlewood includes the ZIP code (36763), telephone area code (321), county seat of Marengo County (Linden), and school district assignment (Linden City 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 Myrtlewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.