Pea Ridge Alabama Map

About Pea Ridge, Alabama

Pea Ridge is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Pea Ridge is located at 34.6945°N, 86.6222°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35115.

Pea Ridge, Alabama, unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that seem to exhale a quiet, enduring presence. It lies 3.2 miles south-west of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 220°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Madison. The land here is a study in soft greens and earthy browns, a patchwork quilt stitched by fields of corn and soybeans that ripple in the breeze, their stalks whispering secrets to the vast, often pale blue sky. Ancient oaks and hickories, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, punctuate the clearings, offering dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc. Creeks, ribbon-like and clear, meander through the valleys, their banks lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, reflecting the sky in their shallow depths. The air itself carries a subtle, sweet scent of damp earth and wild honeysuckle, a fragrance that clings to the late afternoon, deepening as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. The history of Pea Ridge is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. For generations, this place has been a quiet agricultural heartland, its economy rooted in the bounty of the soil. The rich, red clay has yielded sustenance, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest, fostering a resilience that defines the local character. While modern life has brought its conveniences, the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the pace here, a gentle reminder of a simpler time. The small businesses that dot the landscape, from the general store to the local diner, serve as gathering places, their worn countertops and friendly greetings a testament to a community that values connection. Though no single industry dominates, the steady hum of agricultural activity and the quiet diligence of its residents form the bedrock of Pea Ridge's enduring identity.

About This Pea Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pea Ridge, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.694536, -86.622216. 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 Pea Ridge and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Pea Ridge includes the ZIP code (35805), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Shelby 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 Pea Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.