Fairview Alabama Map

About Fairview, Alabama

Fairview is a locality in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. Fairview is located at 34.8112°N, 87.7061°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35058.

Fairview rests in a gentle cradle of rolling hills, where the land begins to subtly ascend towards the Tennessee River watershed. It lies 1.8 miles west-north-west of Florence, AL (from Florence, AL: bearing 296°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of Muscle Shoals. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, carries a soft, humid warmth, tinged with the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a passing shower. Fields, a patchwork of greens and ochres depending on the season, stretch across the landscape, broken by stands of hardwood trees that cast long, dancing shadows in the waning light. The roads, often lined with sturdy, well-kept farmhouses and the occasional weathered barn, wind their way through this undulating terrain, suggesting a place where movement is measured and deliberate. The history of Fairview is tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it provides, a legacy rooted in agriculture that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this region, with crops like cotton and corn leaving their indelible mark on the land and the community's character. While the echoes of past agricultural endeavors are strong, Fairview also embraces the present, with small businesses and local services catering to the needs of its residents, fostering a quiet sense of self-reliance. The presence of the nearby Tennessee River, though not directly bordering Fairview, influences the broader regional climate and offers a subtle reminder of the watercourses that have historically sustained and connected these scattered settlements.

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: 34.811199, -87.70614. 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 Lauderdale County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (35579), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Lauderdale County (Florence), 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.