Midway Alabama Map

About Midway, Alabama

Midway is a locality in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. Midway is located at 33.2743°N, 85.4627°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36053.

Midway, Alabama, unfolds across a gentle terrain where the earth itself seems to breathe, a place where the broad, rolling hills of the Piedmont transition into the flatter coastal plains to the south. It lies 29.8 miles west-north-west of LaGrange, GA (from LaGrange, GA: bearing 304°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-west of Roanoke. The landscape is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by stands of pine and oak that cast shifting shadows as the sun journeys across the sky. Small creeks, often fringed with dense undergrowth, snake their way through the fields, their whispers a constant, subtle soundtrack to the quiet existence of Midway. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, resinous perfume that mingles with the richer, darker aroma of damp soil after a summer shower. Evenings often bring a particular quality of light, a soft, golden luminescence that seems to linger just a moment longer than elsewhere, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender before surrendering to the deep indigo of twilight. The history of Midway is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Randolph County, a legacy of cotton fields and the resilient spirit of those who worked them. While the land was once dominated by row crops, the economy has gradually diversified, with small businesses and a growing presence of light industry now contributing to its livelihood. The past whispers from the weathered facades of older buildings, remnants of a time when life moved at a different pace, and the community was more tightly bound by shared experience. Though no grand monuments mark its story, the very character of Midway speaks of generations who found their footing on this ground, shaping its quietude with their labor and their dreams. The local traditions, often centered around shared meals and community gatherings, reflect a deep-seated appreciation for connection and the enduring strength found in simple, shared moments.

About This Midway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midway, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.274284, -85.46273. 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 Midway and Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Midway includes the ZIP code (36861), telephone area code (334, 251), county seat of Randolph County (Wedowee), and school district assignment (Bullock 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 Midway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.