Adel Georgia Map
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Interactive Map of Adel, Georgia
| City | Adel |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 31.124811 |
| Longitude | -83.425467 |
| Population | 5,571 |
| Density | 238.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 31620 |
| Area Code | 229 |
| County Seat | Adel |
| School District | Cook County School District |
About Adel, Georgia
Adel is a locality in Cook County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,571. The population density is 238.4 people per km². Adel is located at 31.1248°N, 83.4255°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Adel is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 31620.Adel emerges from the flat, pine-shadowed expanse of the Georgia plains where the longleaf pines stand as silent sentinels over the red-clay earth. It lies 21.8 miles east of Moultrie, GA (from Moultrie, GA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 2.2 miles south-southeast of Sparks. Bear Creek winds its way through the landscape here, carving a quiet path that defines the local terrain as it moves toward the horizon. The atmosphere holds a heavy, humid stillness at dusk, when the light turns a bruised gold and settles deep into the dense, tangled undergrowth. Residents often find their way to the grounds of Rob Lovett Park, a space that offers a reprieve from the heat of the afternoon. Seven miles away, the waters of Sumner Lake reflect the vast, open sky, providing a calm mirror to the surrounding woodland.
Adel grew from the necessity of the rail lines, becoming a quiet hub for the agricultural output that defines the surrounding fields. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the harvest, with timber and row crops forming the fiber of daily trade. Workers move through the day with a deliberate pace, processing the bounty of the soil in a cycle that has persisted for generations. While the industry has evolved, the connection to the land remains the primary engine of the local economy. Small-scale manufacturing and service trades support the inhabitants, ensuring that the livelihood of Adel stays rooted in its own geography. The quiet industry of the region reflects a pragmatism born from years of working the fields under a relentless, bright sun.
Adel maintains a character defined by the modest architecture of its courthouse square and the enduring traditions of its people. The town serves as a gathering point for local events that mark the shifting seasons, bringing neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary musician Ray Charles spent formative years in the region, his early experiences woven into the cultural memory of the area. Landmarks within the town stand as simple, functional markers of a history that values persistence over grandiosity. Every day proceeds with a steady, unadorned momentum that ignores the frantic speed of the modern world. Life in Adel honors the quiet dignity of a place that is content to simply exist on its own terms.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- City Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 034° NE
- Rob Lovett Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 023° NE
- Massee Post Rd. Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 023° NE
- Reed Bingham State Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 306° NW
- Reed Bingham Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 290° W
- Frogtown Cellars Hahira Tasting Room (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 166° S
- Mary Turner Lynching Site (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 191° S
- L.M.Stanfill (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 162° S
- Butterfly Wings (Public Artwork) — 9.7 mi, 162° S
- Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 15.6 mi, 176° S
- Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.0 mi, 114° SE · 5,962 acres
- Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.1 mi, 136° SE
- 137-001 (State Recreation Area) — 17.2 mi, 335° NW
- Paradise Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 18.1 mi, 012° N
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.1 mi, 258° W · 1,786 acres
- Valdosta Studio Imagination (Arts Centre) — 20.5 mi, 160° S
- Moultrie Stadium Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 20.6 mi, 283° W
- Museum of Colquitt County History (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 279° W
- Curate Collective (Arts Centre) — 22.0 mi, 157° SE
- Dosta Theater (Theatre) — 22.0 mi, 157° SE
- Georgia Museum of Agriculture (Attraction) — 24.4 mi, 345° N
- Tasmanian River Rapids (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 168° S
- Thomson's Gazelle (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 168° S
- Lakeside Showplace (Theatre) — 28.6 mi, 168° S
- The Old Poulan City Bank (Historic Ruins) — 34.3 mi, 321° NW
- The Old Pharmacy (Historic Ruins) — 34.3 mi, 321° NW
- Lapham-Patterson House Museum (Museum) — 38.2 mi, 240° SW
- Walter R Wilson Agricultural Arena (Stadium) — 44.3 mi, 049° NE
- Osceola National Forest (National Forest) — 50.6 mi, 159° S · 160k acres
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 54.8 mi, 108° E · 350k acres
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About This Adel Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Adel, Georgia. Coordinates: 31.124811, -83.425467. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Adel includes the ZIP code (31620), telephone area code (229), county seat of Cook County (Adel), and school district assignment (Cook County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. 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. |
