Sheffield Alabama Map

About Sheffield, Alabama

Sheffield is a locality in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,340. The population density is 515.6 people per km². Sheffield is located at 34.7651°N, 87.6986°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35660.

Sheffield, Alabama, unfolds along the broad, languid curve of the Tennessee River, a landscape where the earth softens into fertile plains and the sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 2.7 miles south-south-west of Florence, AL (from Florence, AL: bearing 207°T), and is situated 2.3 miles north-west of Muscle Shoals. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a damp, almost verdant scent, a promise of the humidity that will bloom later in the day. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, fringe the more settled areas, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the breeze. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of cultivation, a quiet testament to the enduring partnership between soil and sun. Even the distant hum of traffic seems muted, absorbed by the generous expanse of fields and the slow, deliberate pace of the river. The economic heart of Sheffield has long pulsed with the rhythm of industry and agriculture, a legacy evident in the sturdy brick buildings that still stand as markers of its past. For decades, the manufacture of iron and steel forged its identity, the clang of hammers echoing through the valley, a sound now replaced by the more subtle murmur of modern commerce and the agricultural bounty that continues to thrive. The river, a constant companion, has always been both a highway and a source of sustenance, its waters reflecting the changing fortunes of Sheffield. Local traditions, rooted in the deep South, often find expression in community gatherings and the shared appreciation for the simple pleasures of life, a quiet resilience that defines the character of this riverside enclave.

About This Sheffield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sheffield, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.765089, -87.698641. 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 Sheffield and Colbert County.

Detailed location data for Sheffield includes the ZIP code (35660), telephone area code (256), county seat of Colbert County (Tuscumbia), and school district assignment (Sheffield 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 Sheffield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.