Reform Alabama Map

About Reform, Alabama

Reform is a locality in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,597. The population density is 78.9 people per km². Reform is located at 33.3785°N, 88.0153°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35481.

Reform breathes with the gentle cadence of the Black Belt, a land where wide, sun-drenched fields of cotton and corn stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer. It lies 27.3 miles west-north-west of Northport, AL (from Northport, AL: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Gordo. The terrain here is a subtle, rolling tapestry, the earth a rich, dark loam that holds the memory of ancient forests and the promise of abundant harvests. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like weathered hands, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze, their lowing a resonant hum against the vast, quiet sky. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a soft, cleansing rain that washes the dust from the broad leaves of magnolia trees. The history of Reform is as deeply rooted as the venerable trees that grace its landscape, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. Its economy, historically tied to agriculture, still finds its pulse in the rhythms of the land, though the echoes of past industries whisper through the quiet streets. The legacy of cotton cultivation, once the dominant force, has given way to a more diversified approach, with cattle ranching and timber also playing significant roles. While Reform may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience forged by the land and the shared experiences of rural life, a spirit that continues to animate this corner of Pickens County.

About This Reform Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reform, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.378451, -88.015301. 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 Reform and Pickens County.

Detailed location data for Reform includes the ZIP code (35481), telephone area code (256), county seat of Pickens County (Carrollton), and school district assignment (Pickens 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 Reform is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.