Madison Alabama Map
Madison, Jefferson County
Madison, 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 Madison, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Madison, Alabama
| City | Madison |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.444275 |
| Longitude | -86.939159 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Madison, Alabama
Madison is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. Madison is located at 33.4443°N, 86.9392°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35756.0.
Madison, a place where the rolling hills of North Alabama begin to unfurl, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 3.1 miles north-north-east of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-west of Birmingham. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of verdant fields, interspersed with stands of mature oak and hickory, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Southeast. Creeks, like veins of cool water, snake through the terrain, their banks lined with ferns and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to linger, a subtle reminder of the fertile land. The rhythm of life in Madison unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger urban centers. The history of Madison is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its early settlers drawn by the rich, dark soil, ideal for cotton cultivation. While the echoes of that past are still discernible in the preserved architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, Madison has gracefully evolved. Today, its economy is a dynamic blend, embracing technological innovation alongside its agricultural roots, attracting a diverse workforce that contributes to its steady growth. The town’s proximity to larger hubs has fostered a unique character, allowing it to maintain a close-knit feel while benefiting from broader opportunities. There is a palpable sense of community here, a shared understanding that binds the residents of Madison together, fostering a quiet pride in their enduring home.
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About This Madison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Madison, 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 Madison and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Madison 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 Madison 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. |
