Piedmont Alabama Map

About Piedmont, Alabama

Piedmont is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. Piedmont is located at 34.7006°N, 86.5769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36272.

Piedmont unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a gentle upheaval of the earth that hints at deeper geological narratives. It lies 2.1 miles south-south-east of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Madison. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle transitions, where fields of sun-kissed sorghum give way to stands of oak and hickory, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds under the vast Alabama sky. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of cicadas and the distant whisper of wind through pine needles, punctuated by the occasional lowing of cattle. The character of Piedmont is one of unassuming resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet rhythms of the land. The history of Piedmont is intertwined with the fertile soil and the promise of agricultural bounty that drew early settlers. For generations, this region has been a breadbasket, its economy rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. While the specific industries may evolve, the enduring connection to the land remains palpable, a grounding force in the lives of its people. The community itself possesses a distinct character, forged by shared experiences and a quiet pride in their heritage, a place where the past is not so much a relic as it is a living presence in the daily lives of Piedmont's residents.

About This Piedmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piedmont, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.700647, -86.576937. 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 Piedmont and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Piedmont includes the ZIP code (35801), telephone area code (256, 334), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Piedmont City 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 Piedmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.