Riverside Alabama Map

About Riverside, Alabama

Riverside is a locality in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,097. The population density is 100.1 people per km². Riverside is located at 33.6062°N, 86.2044°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35135.

Riverside sprawls across the rolling terrain of St. Clair County, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the weight of its own slow unfolding. It lies 21.8 miles west of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 260°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-north-east of Pell City. The air here, especially in the hazy mornings before the sun fully claims the sky, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a quiet perfume that clings to the low-slung houses and the scattered stands of hardwood. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of color from a well-tended flowerbed or the vibrant crimson of a cardinal flitting through the dense undergrowth. Creeks, born from the persistent, gentle rains that nourish this region, thread their way through the hollows, their waters a cool, clear murmur against moss-covered stones, hinting at the larger waterways that shape the surrounding country. The history of Riverside is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot the hillsides, a narrative shaped by the ebb and flow of industry and the persistent spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of the timber and pulpwood industries, their presence leaving indelible marks on the landscape and the livelihoods of families. While the grander operations have receded, a quiet self-reliance persists, a testament to the enduring character forged in the face of changing economic tides. Local businesses, often family-run, offer a warm welcome, their shelves stocked with the necessities and small comforts that sustain everyday life. The community finds its strength in shared experiences, in the quiet understanding that grows from living in a place where the past is never truly out of sight, and the future is built with the same steady hands that have always worked this fertile ground.

About This Riverside Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Riverside includes the ZIP code (35135), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of St. Clair County (Ashville), and school district assignment (Pell City 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 Riverside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.