West Point Alabama Map

About West Point, Alabama

West Point is a locality in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. West Point is located at 34.4518°N, 86.6456°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35057.

West Point unfolds across rolling hills and fertile bottomlands, a place where the earth itself seems to breathe a slow, consistent rhythm. It lies 18.1 miles south-south-east of Madison, AL (from Madison, AL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Somerville. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthen browns, punctuated by the darker, denser foliage of the wooded ridges that define the horizon. Creeks, often little more than silver threads in the summer sun, weave through the terrain, their banks lined with tenacious wild grasses and the occasional stoic oak. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that clings to the very fabric of the place. The history of West Point is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its fields, a narrative shaped by agriculture and a quiet resilience. For generations, the rich soil has sustained families, its bounty harvested and sold, forming the backbone of the local economy. While the larger agricultural concerns now dominate, whispers of smaller, family farms and their enduring traditions can still be heard in the hushed conversations of neighbors. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions here; instead, the distinctive character of West Point lies in its unpretentious beauty and the steady, unassuming lives of its people.

About This West Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.45176, -86.64555. 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 West Point and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (36265), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Morgan County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Cullman 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 West Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.