Lineville Alabama Map

About Lineville, Alabama

Lineville is a locality in Clay County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,546. The population density is 105.3 people per km². Lineville is located at 33.3107°N, 85.7544°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36266.

Lineville rests in the rolling heart of Clay County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate ascent toward the Coosa Mountain Ridge. It lies 24.5 miles south of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 170°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east-north-east of Ashland. Here, the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the verdant woods that press in from all sides, their shadowed depths hinting at hidden streams and quiet clearings. The sky, when it opens, is a vast, cerulean canvas, often brushed with the fleeting artistry of cumulus clouds, their shadows drifting across the undulating hills like slow, ponderous thoughts. The town itself feels like a settlement carved from this generous, wild landscape, its buildings a scattering of weathered wood and brick, each one seeming to have grown organically from the very soil beneath. The history of Lineville is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that stand sentinel along its older streets, a testament to a time when agriculture, particularly cotton, was king, and its legacy still lingers in the fertile, red clay soil. Later, the discovery of mica brought a new wave of industry, its silvery veins promising fortune and drawing prospectors and workers alike, leaving behind a subtle shimmer in the local lore. Though the grand mica mines are now quiet, the spirit of industriousness persists in the small businesses that line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts displaying the quiet pride of local craftsmanship and service. The pace of life in Lineville moves with a gentle, unhurried cadence, a stark contrast to the hurried world beyond its borders, and the evenings here often settle with a profound stillness, broken only by the distant chirping of crickets and the soft glow of porch lights.

About This Lineville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lineville, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.31067, -85.754405. 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 Lineville and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Lineville includes the ZIP code (36266), telephone area code (334), county seat of Clay County (Ashland), and school district assignment (Clay 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 Lineville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.