Midland City Alabama Map

About Midland City, Alabama

Midland City is a locality in Dale County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,603. The population density is 114.9 people per km². Midland City is located at 31.3191°N, 85.4938°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36350.

Midland City lies in a gently rolling expanse of southeastern Alabama, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet peace. It lies 9.0 miles north-west of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-south-west of Headland. The terrain, a soft tapestry of fertile soil, slopes gradually towards unseen waterways, hinting at the lifeblood that nourishes this region. Here, the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to the senses like the humid air itself. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of mixed hardwoods and pines, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the occasional glint of mica in the sandy soil, a subtle reminder of the earth's hidden treasures. The character of Midland City is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the natural world still holds a quiet dominion. The history of Midland City is intimately tied to the agricultural legacy of Dale County, a narrative woven with the cultivation of cotton and other crops that once defined the local economy. Though the landscape has shifted, the echoes of those agrarian roots persist, and a spirit of self-sufficiency continues to inform the character of its inhabitants. The economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with agribusiness playing a significant role. The community’s distinctive charm lies in its unhurried pace, a gentle rhythm that allows for moments of quiet contemplation, perhaps watching the sky deepen to hues of bruised plum and soft rose at dusk, a daily spectacle that paints the horizon with ephemeral beauty.

About This Midland City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midland City, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.319061, -85.493824. 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 Midland City and Dale County.

Detailed location data for Midland City includes the ZIP code (36350), telephone area code (334), county seat of Dale County (Ozark), and school district assignment (Dale 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 Midland City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.