Whatley Alabama Map

About Whatley, Alabama

Whatley is a locality in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 162. The population density is 85.2 people per km². Whatley is located at 31.6507°N, 87.7050°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36482.

Whatley rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the deep green of pine forests gives way to the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 69.0 miles north-north-east of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-east of Grove Hill. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often filters through the trees in long, golden shafts, painting the quiet roads in a warm, transient glow. This is a place where the land itself feels present, its contours shaping the way life unfolds, with the gentle rise and fall of the terrain dictating the flow of small creeks and the placement of scattered farmsteads. The character of Whatley is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patience of the land and the quiet dignity of those who tend it. The history of Whatley is tied to the fertile soil and the waterways that have historically sustained it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established a community that has largely remained rooted in the land, with timber and farming forming the backbone of its economy for generations. You can still see the echoes of this past in the weathered barns and the sturdy, functional architecture of its homes. While no major industries dominate, the local economy thrives on the consistent rhythms of planting and harvest, with the occasional rumble of logging trucks a reminder of the enduring significance of the surrounding forests. Whatley, though small, holds a distinct sense of place, a quiet resilience born from its deep connection to the Alabama soil.

About This Whatley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whatley, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.650714, -87.704997. 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 Whatley and Clarke County.

Detailed location data for Whatley includes the ZIP code (36482), telephone area code (251), county seat of Clarke County (Grove Hill), and school district assignment (Clarke 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 Whatley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.