Oak Grove Alabama Map

About Oak Grove, Alabama

Oak Grove is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Oak Grove is located at 34.5145°N, 86.4380°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35151.

Oak Grove sits at the foot of rolling hills, a place where the land begins to soften its ascent into the Cumberland Plateau. It lies 17.1 miles south-south-east of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-south-west of New Hope. The air here carries a persistent scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance deepened by the frequent, gentle rains that nourish the rich, dark soil. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a vibrant green in the summer sun, unfurl across the landscape, broken by stands of mature oak trees that lend the area its name, their broad canopies offering dappled shade. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, with shallow ravines and meandering creeks that whisper through the undergrowth, their waters glinting like slivers of light. Life in Oak Grove moves with a quiet deliberation, a pace that feels attuned to the turning of the seasons and the steady growth of the land. The history of Oak Grove is tied to the agricultural bounty of Madison County, a legacy evident in the enduring farmsteads and the fields that have been worked for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground and the promise of a self-sufficient life, established a community that valued hard work and neighborly connection. While no single industry dominates, agriculture remains a bedrock, with local farmers contributing to the regional food supply. The spirit of these founders seems to linger in the unpretentious architecture and the friendly greetings exchanged on the quiet roads. Oak Grove carries a sense of continuity, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, shaping the character of this unassuming corner of northern Alabama.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.514535, -86.438043. 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 Oak Grove and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (35150), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Talladega 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.