Fairview Alabama Map

About Fairview, Alabama

Fairview is a locality in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. Fairview is located at 34.0918°N, 85.9930°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35058.

Fairview rests in the rolling embrace of northeastern Alabama, where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle descent towards the coastal plains. It lies 5.4 miles north of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Rainbow City. The landscape here is a study in verdant hues, a patchwork of dense woodland and sun-kissed fields that stretch towards a sky often painted with the soft, diffused light of the South. Oak and pine trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel over the undulating terrain, their shadows lengthening and deepening as the sun journeys across the heavens. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and blooming wildflowers that speaks of the region's fertile character. The history of Fairview is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that grace its hillsides. Once a region shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, where cotton and corn were king, its economy has evolved, finding new life in the careful cultivation of its natural resources and a burgeoning small business sector. The echoes of past generations, who carved their livelihoods from this land, can still be felt in the quiet persistence of its people. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of Fairview lies in the collective memory of its inhabitants and the subtle, almost imperceptible, beauty that unfolds with each passing season, from the vibrant greens of spring to the golden blazes of autumn.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.091763, -85.993028. 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 Fairview and Etowah County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (35579), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Etowah County (Gadsden), and school district assignment (Cullman 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 Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.