Valley Grande Alabama Map

About Valley Grande, Alabama

Valley Grande is a locality in Dallas County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,047. The population density is 47.3 people per km². Valley Grande is located at 32.5090°N, 86.9875°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36703.

Valley Grande rests in a broad, fertile basin, where the land gently slopes toward the meandering streams that nourish its rich, red earth. It lies 30.9 miles west of Prattville, AL (from Prattville, AL: bearing 276°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Selma. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and distant pine forests, a perfume woven from the very breath of the land. Fields of cotton, their white bolls like scattered clouds against the verdant green, stretch toward a horizon punctuated by stands of oak and hickory, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the quiet contemplation of ages. The light, in those late hours, softens to a honeyed glow, bathing the landscape in a warmth that seems to seep into the very bones of Valley Grande. The history of Valley Grande is entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Black Belt, a region long shaped by the cultivation of cotton and, in more recent times, a diversification into soybeans and cattle. Echoes of past eras linger in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of older homes, hinting at a heritage built on hard work and resilience. The local economy, while still rooted in the land, has found new expressions, with small businesses and service industries contributing to the steady pulse of daily life. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the true character of Valley Grande is found in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet strength that has weathered seasons of change, much like the persistent, sturdy oaks that stand sentinel over its rolling terrain.

About This Valley Grande Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley Grande, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.509023, -86.98749. 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 Valley Grande and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Valley Grande includes the ZIP code (36701), telephone area code (334), county seat of Dallas County (Selma), and school district assignment (Dallas 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 Valley Grande is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.