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Hokes Bluff.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley. Ballplay lies about 4.2 miles northeast of Hokes Bluff by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Hokes Bluff, Alabama
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Hokes Bluff, Alabama · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Hokes Bluff, Alabama from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Shale Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYEtowah County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hokes Bluff on the map

THE HOKES BLUFF LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Shale Valleys setting.

Hokes Bluff city has 11.9 square miles of land in Etowah County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Shale Valleys, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Hokes Bluff and Etowah County

Hokes Bluff is associated with Etowah County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Etowah County

Hokes Bluff by land and water

The Census records 0.16 square miles of water within Hokes Bluff, or 1.4% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 2.5% recorded for Etowah County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hokes Bluff city has 50.7% of the land area of nearby Ballplay CDP (23.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hokes Bluff land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Hokes Bluff

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Hokes Bluff. Check the Etowah County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Southern Shale Valleys setting

Southern Shale Valleys belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Ballplay

Ballplay is 4.2 miles northeast of the Hokes Bluff reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Hokes Bluff resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HOKES BLUFF

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.9897° N, 85.8629° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hokes Bluff ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Hokes Bluff

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Hokes Bluff ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Etowah

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Etowah ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hokes Bluff data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Shale Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alabama landowner resources

Alabama floodplain lookup

ADECA links to address- and county-based flood mapping and supporting flood studies.

Alabama onsite sewage guidance

Public-health guidance for checking sewer service and soil suitability for a rural homesite.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Hokes Bluff.

Ballplay lies about 4.2 miles northeast of Hokes Bluff by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hokes Bluff in context

NSEWBallplay · 4.2 miles1Tidmore Bend · 4.7 miles2Glencoe · 5 miles3Coats Bend · 5.8 miles4Gadsden · 8.9 miles5Lookout Mountain · 10.5 miles6OUTER RING: 10.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Ballplay4.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Tidmore Bend4.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Glencoe5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Coats Bend5.8 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Gadsden8.9 mi · city
  6. 6
    Lookout Mountain10.5 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alabama; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Hokes Bluff
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Hokes Bluff?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Etowah County. Hokes Bluff’s 11.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Hokes Bluff property in Southern Shale Valleys?+

No. Southern Shale Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hokes Bluff boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Ballplay as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.2 miles northeast of Hokes Bluff’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Hokes Bluff?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Hokes Bluff.
Your next chapter.

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