West Blocton Alabama Map

About West Blocton, Alabama

West Blocton is a locality in Bibb County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,077. The population density is 106.2 people per km². West Blocton is located at 33.1182°N, 87.1250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35184.

West Blocton unfolds across a landscape that whispers of its geological past, a place where the rolling hills of Bibb County begin to soften their ascent. It lies 19.9 miles west-south-west of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 244°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of Vance. The air, often thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower, carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the sharp call of a bird. Sunlight here has a way of lingering in the late afternoon, painting the dense, verdant foliage in hues of gold and amber, as if the very light itself hesitates to depart this quiet corner of Alabama. The terrain, a gentle, undulating canvas of greens and browns, speaks of the slow, persistent work of water and time, shaping the land into a welcoming, if unassuming, embrace. The story of West Blocton is deeply intertwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a history that shaped its very character and fueled its early growth. This legacy of mining, though faded, still echoes in the town's resilient spirit and the enduring connection of its people to the land. The local economy, while diversified now, still carries the imprint of those industrious years, with a quiet pride in its heritage evident in the modest storefronts and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. The clear, flowing waters of nearby creeks, catching the sky in their depths, offer a counterpoint to the town's industrial past, a reminder of the natural beauty that has always been a constant presence in West Blocton.

About This West Blocton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Blocton, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.118175, -87.124995. 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 West Blocton and Bibb County.

Detailed location data for West Blocton includes the ZIP code (35184), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Bibb County (Centreville), and school district assignment (Bibb 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 West Blocton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.