Oakman Alabama Map

About Oakman, Alabama

Oakman is a locality in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 934. The population density is 109.2 people per km². Oakman is located at 33.7134°N, 87.3886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35579.

Oakman rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Black Warrior River's watershed, where the land begins to rise and fall with a quiet persistence. It lies 33.0 miles north-west of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 311°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Parrish. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a rich tapestry of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn, cloak the surrounding hillsides, their roots gripping the rich, red earth. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp, fertile aroma of the woods after a rain, a fragrance that seems to deepen as evening approaches. Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the winding roads and the modest homes that dot the terrain, imbuing the quiet afternoons with a sense of timelessness. The character of Oakman is inextricably linked to the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its founding and its early economy. For generations, the rhythm of life in Oakman was dictated by the mines, a demanding industry that drew families and forged a strong sense of shared purpose. While the roar of machinery has largely faded, echoes of that industrious past remain in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring resilience of its people. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a more diverse footing, with agriculture and small businesses contributing to the steady pulse of daily life, a quiet continuation of the spirit that built this place.

About This Oakman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakman, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.713443, -87.388616. 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 Oakman and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Oakman includes the ZIP code (35579), telephone area code (205), county seat of Walker County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Walker 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 Oakman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.