Five Points, Madison County
Five Points, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Five Points, Madison County.
| City | Five Points |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.738702 |
| Longitude | -86.576937 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Five Points is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Five Points is located at 34.7387°N, 86.5769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36855.0.
Five Points rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the rolling hills of North Alabama begin to soften their ascent toward the Cumberland Plateau. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated fields, primarily soybeans and corn, punctuated by stands of mature hardwoods that whisper secrets of seasons past. Creeks, their waters often a muddy brown after a rain, meander through the landscape, their banks fringed with wild blackberry bushes and the occasional stately oak. In the quiet mornings, a mist often clings to the lower ground, lending a gentle, ethereal quality to the scene, and the air carries the earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke. The history of Five Points is intrinsically tied to its agricultural roots, a place where generations have worked the rich soil to sustain themselves and contribute to the wider economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger industrial centers has also brought a measure of diversification, with some residents commuting for work, their lives a blend of rural tradition and modern employment. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Five Points; its character is more subtle, found in the friendly nods from passing drivers, the enduring spirit of community at the local general store, and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest well-earned. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, dependable cadence that has shaped the very essence of Five Points.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Five Points, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Five Points and Madison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Five Points is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Five Points is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |