Ragland Alabama Map

About Ragland, Alabama

Ragland is a locality in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,682. The population density is 36.8 people per km². Ragland is located at 33.7445°N, 86.1558°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35131.

Ragland lies cradled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where the land begins its long, slow descent towards the flatter plains of central Alabama. It lies 19.5 miles west-north-west of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Lincoln. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower, and the sunlight filters through a dense canopy of hardwoods, painting shifting patterns on the red clay soil. The terrain is a study in subtle undulation, with creeks and small rivers winding through hollows and carving gentle valleys. The character of Ragland is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictated by the changing seasons and the slow, steady pulse of the land itself. The history of Ragland is deeply entwined with the resources of its earth, particularly iron ore, which fueled an industrial boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The remnants of this era, though faded, still whisper through the landscape, a reminder of the labor and ingenuity that once shaped this corner of St. Clair County. The local economy now relies more on agriculture and the steady, unhurried pace of small-town commerce, with many residents commuting to larger nearby centers. Yet, the spirit of Ragland endures, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the land that has sustained them, a quiet beauty found in the persistent green of the forests and the enduring strength of its community.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ragland, 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 Ragland and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Ragland includes the ZIP code (35131), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of St. Clair County (Ashville), and school district assignment (St. Clair 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 Ragland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.