Rock Creek Alabama Map

About Rock Creek, Alabama

Rock Creek is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,103. The population density is 168.1 people per km². Rock Creek is located at 33.4771°N, 87.0803°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35023.

Rock Creek settles into the rolling terrain of Jefferson County, a place where the earth’s gentle slopes are etched with the sinuous lines of intermittent creeks and shaded by a canopy of mixed hardwoods. It lies 8.9 miles north-west of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 306°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Hueytown. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant, earthy perfume. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense foliage, falls in shifting patterns, momentarily illuminating patches of moss-covered stones and the intricate filigree of fallen leaves. The landscape itself feels both ancient and alive, with the quiet persistence of nature asserting itself against the human presence, a testament to the enduring power of the wild in this corner of Alabama. The history of Rock Creek is interwoven with the fertile soil and the promise of agricultural prosperity that once defined this region. For generations, farms dotted the landscape, their fields yielding crops that sustained families and fed local markets. While the agricultural economy has shifted, the echoes of that past remain in the quietude of the land and the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, Rock Creek finds its economic pulse in a blend of small businesses and the broader industrial hum of the surrounding county, a dynamic that fosters a sense of practical resilience. The local character is one of understated strength, a quiet dignity born from a deep connection to the land and a shared history of perseverance.

About This Rock Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rock Creek, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.477053, -87.080274. 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 Rock Creek and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Rock Creek includes the ZIP code (36483), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Rock Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.