Cottondale Florida Map

About Cottondale, Florida

Cottondale is a locality in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 822. The population density is 105.4 people per km². Cottondale is located at 30.7971°N, 85.3766°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32431.

Cottondale lies in a broad, flat expanse, its landscape punctuated by the slow, deliberate flow of Russ Mill Creek and the nearby stillness of Jackson Pond. It lies 41.4 miles north-northeast of Lynn Haven, FL (from Lynn Haven, FL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Marianna. The air here, thick with a subtropical humidity, often hangs heavy, carrying the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of pine. The land itself is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle undulation that promises fertile soil rather than dramatic vistas. Scattered stands of hardy trees, their branches reaching wide against the wide sky, offer dappled shade, a welcome respite from the sun's persistent gaze, while palmetto scrub and other low-lying vegetation carpet the verges of roads and fields, a constant reminder of the region's enduring wildness. The history of Cottondale is intrinsically tied to the very earth that cradles it. This area, once a vital artery for agricultural trade, still echoes with the quiet hum of a local economy rooted in the land. Though the namesake cotton fields have largely given way to other crops and the steady march of development, a sense of enduring rural character persists. Cottondale is also notable for its unique position within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader, perhaps unexpected, commitment to conservation that extends even to this inland locale. The pace of life in Cottondale is unhurried, a deliberate cadence that mirrors the slow crawl of the creek and the steady growth of the trees, fostering a sense of community built on shared experience and a deep connection to the natural world.

About This Cottondale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottondale, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.797136, -85.376596. 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 Cottondale and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Cottondale includes the ZIP code (32431), telephone area code (850), county seat of Jackson County (Marianna), and school district assignment (Jackson 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 Cottondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.