Stockton Alabama Map

About Stockton, Alabama

Stockton is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 356. The population density is 16.1 people per km². Stockton is located at 30.9938°N, 87.8581°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36507.

Stockton rests on the eastern bank of the Tensas River, its landscape defined by the gentle, loamy embrace of the Mobile Bay watershed. It lies 23.4 miles north-north-east of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Bay Minette. Cypress and pine forests, ancient and deep, form a verdant cloak that softens the edges of the terrain, while the river itself, a slow, brown artery, breathes a humid air scented with damp earth and the distant salt tang of the Gulf. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in diffused, golden shafts, illuminating the moss-draped branches and the rich, dark soil that yields to the persistent roots. The very air here feels thick, carrying the faint hum of unseen life and the quiet murmur of water over unseen obstacles, a subtle symphony that underscores the stillness of this coastal Alabama settlement. The history of Stockton is intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Tensas River, a vital conduit for trade and travel since its earliest days. Once a bustling steamboat port, its economy once thrived on the timber and naval stores extracted from the surrounding forests, carried downstream to waiting ships. Though the age of steam has long since receded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, a quiet dignity in the weathered structures that still stand. Today, the rhythm of Stockton is one of a more measured pace, where fishing boats still ply the waters and the bounty of the river and bay continues to sustain its people, a living testament to the enduring connection between this place and its watery heart.

About This Stockton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stockton, 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 Stockton and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Stockton includes the ZIP code (36579), telephone area code (386), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Baldwin 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 Stockton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.