Egypt Alabama Map

About Egypt, Alabama

Egypt is a locality in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. Egypt is located at 34.3443°N, 86.5339°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35952.

Egypt, Alabama, unfolds across a landscape where rolling hills begin their subtle rise towards the Cumberland Plateau, a gentle preface to the grander Appalachian chain. It lies 26.8 miles south of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 174°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-west of Arab. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, particularly potent after a summer shower, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows that deepen the greens of the surrounding woodlands. Red clay soil, a persistent pigment of the region, stains the edges of the few country roads that crisscross the terrain, hinting at the underlying geology and the agricultural history that shaped these fields. The character of Egypt is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky, vast and often a startling blue, presides over the scattered homesteads and modest dwellings. The history of Egypt is entwined with the fertile valleys and the persistent ambition of early settlers seeking to cultivate this land. While not a major industrial hub, the local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with crops like corn and soybeans often gracing the fields, their stalks rustling in the warm breezes that sweep through the valleys. The echoes of generations who worked this soil are palpable, a quiet legacy carried in the names of families and the enduring presence of older farmsteads. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Egypt; its distinction lies in its understated presence, a testament to the enduring power of rural life and the deep connection between its inhabitants and the land they call home.

About This Egypt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Egypt, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.344261, -86.533879. 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 Egypt and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Egypt includes the ZIP code (35016), telephone area code (205, 256, 334), county seat of Marshall County (Guntersville), and school district assignment (Etowah 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 Egypt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.