Midway, Rapides Parish
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| City | Midway |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.0613 |
| Longitude | -92.472636 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70538, 71006, 71071, 71342 |
| Area Code | 318 |
| School District | La Salle Parish School District |
Midway is a locality in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. Midway is located at 31.0613°N, 92.4726°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71342.0.
Midway lies in a landscape characterized by the slow, deliberate flow of Cockrell Creek, its waters reflecting the soft, persistent Louisiana sky. It lies 17.3 miles south of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-southeast of Woodworth. The terrain here is a study in gentle contours, a verdant expanse where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and distant magnolias, a stark contrast to the imagined tang of salt spray. To the west, the Alexander State Forest forms a dark, verdant boundary, a place where sunlight struggles to penetrate the dense canopy, casting dappled shadows that shift with the languid breeze. Even the distant Gum Ridge, a mere whisper on the horizon thirty miles away, suggests a subtle elevation rather than imposing grandeur, emphasizing the pervasive flatness of the region. Life in Midway unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet existence punctuated by the hum of insects and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The history of Midway is as layered as the rich, dark soil that sustains its agricultural roots, a place where the echoes of sugarcane and rice cultivation still resonate. While the broader region pulses with the vibrant energy of Cajun and Creole traditions, Midway itself cultivates a more understated charm, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have long called this land home. Its economy, historically tied to the bounty of the land, now navigates a complex interplay between tradition and modernity, with the preservation of the natural world taking on increasing significance. Indeed, Midway finds itself a vital part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores a profound commitment to safeguarding the delicate ecological balance of this inland sanctuary, a place where the land's quiet beauty is recognized as a treasure to be protected for generations to come.
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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: 31.0613, -92.472636. 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 Rapides Parish.
Detailed location data for Midway includes the ZIP code (70538), telephone area code (318), county seat of Rapides 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |