Town Creek Alabama Map

About Town Creek, Alabama

Town Creek is a locality in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 979. The population density is 146.2 people per km². Town Creek is located at 34.6812°N, 87.4061°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35672.

Town Creek unfurls in the rolling hills of northwestern Alabama, where the land slopes gently toward the meandering waterway that gives it its name. It lies 17.4 miles east-south-east of Florence, AL (from Florence, AL: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Leighton. The terrain here is a pleasing mosaic of cultivated fields and woodlands, the latter a mix of hardwoods and pines that rustle secrets in the humid breeze. Broadleaf trees stand sentinel along the creek banks, their roots delving deep into the rich, dark soil, a testament to the enduring fertility of this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts a shifting, dappled light upon the undergrowth, a quiet dance of illumination and shadow that defines the local atmosphere. The air itself often carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the distant perfume of blooming wildflowers, particularly potent after a summer rain. The history of Town Creek is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the Tennessee Valley region, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground for cotton and other crops. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a pattern that still echoes in the unhurried pace of everyday existence. While agriculture remains a significant thread in the local economy, the quiet hum of small businesses now supplements the agrarian legacy. The creek itself, though perhaps not a bustling artery of commerce as it once might have been, continues to be a focal point, offering quiet spots for reflection and recreation, a constant presence in the life and character of Town Creek.

About This Town Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Town Creek, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.681201, -87.406134. 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 Town Creek and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Town Creek includes the ZIP code (35672), telephone area code (256), county seat of Lawrence County (Moulton), and school district assignment (Lawrence 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 Town Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.