Midway Louisiana Map

About Midway, Louisiana

Midway is a locality in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. Midway is located at 32.9221°N, 93.4535°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71342.

Midway rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where verdant pastures stretch to meet the deep green of pine and hardwood forests. It lies 32.4 miles north-north-east of Shreveport, LA (from Shreveport, LA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Springhill. The air here, especially in the early morning when mist still clings to the low-lying hollows, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that rambles over fences and along the edges of country lanes. Sunlight, when it finally breaks through, falls in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the occasional weathered barn and the quiet, deliberate movements of cattle grazing in the fields. The terrain, a mosaic of open spaces and shaded woodlands, suggests a place where nature still holds a significant sway, and the quietude is broken only by the distant calls of birds or the low hum of a passing truck on a rural road. The history of Midway is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of Webster Parish, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet pride in the land’s bounty. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the cultivation of crops suited to this southern soil, a tradition passed down through families who have called this place home. While modern industries have found a footing, there remains a palpable connection to the past, a sense that the rhythms of the seasons still dictate much of life's pace. Notable for its unpretentious charm, Midway offers a glimpse into a way of life that values community and the simple, enduring strength of its people, a place where the stories of those who came before are whispered on the breeze that rustles through the tall pines.

About This Midway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midway, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.922083, -93.453506. 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 Webster Parish.

Detailed location data for Midway includes the ZIP code (70538), telephone area code (318), county seat of Webster Parish, and school district assignment (La Salle Parish 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.