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Albany Georgia Map

Explore Albany, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Albany, Georgia

How to Use This Albany, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Albany, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Albany.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Albany
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Dougherty County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	31.578117
Longitude	-84.176224
Population	69,647
Density	488.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	31701, 31705, 31721, 31702, 31703
Area Code	229
County Seat	Albany
School District	Dougherty School District

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About Albany, Georgia

Albany is a locality in Dougherty County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 69,647. The population density is 488.4 people per km². Albany is located at 31.5781°N, 84.1762°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Albany is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31701, 31705, 31721.

Albany anchors the landscape of the Georgia plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the light at dusk settles in heavy, golden layers across the flat, fertile earth. It lies 34.4 miles south of Americus, GA (from Americus, GA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northwest of Putney. The terrain here is defined by a gentle, unassuming topography that gives way to the persistent flow of the Flint River, a waterway that dictates the subtle contours of the local geography. Toward the distant perimeter of the region, the silhouette of Rattlesnake Ridge marks the limit of the low-lying basin, while Gortatowsky Park provides a quiet, green sanctuary for those who walk the shaded paths beneath the canopy. Just a short distance away, the surface of Lake Worth mirrors the passing clouds, offering a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic movement of the surrounding agricultural fields and woodlands.

Settlement in Albany emerged from the ambition of pioneers who recognized the potential of the rich, dark soil and the strategic advantage of the riverfront for trade and transport. The early decades were marked by the gradual clearing of timber and the establishment of a grid that would eventually define the commerce of the region, turning a frontier outpost into a center for regional influence. Through the years, the growth of Albany reflected the broader shifts in the state’s development, evolving from a hub of mercantile activity into a more complex social and industrial nexus. The architecture of the older districts, with their sturdy brick facades and wide, tree-lined thoroughfares, remains as a quiet witness to the generations who laid the foundations of the streets and public squares.

Economic life in Albany is deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with agriculture and pecan cultivation serving as the traditional pillars that support the local industry. Infrastructure has grown to accommodate a blend of manufacturing and service sectors, while the presence of institutions like Albany State University ensures that education remains a vital component of the local character. The town serves as a functional center where the labor of the surrounding plains is processed and distributed, creating a steady pulse of commerce that keeps the streets active throughout the work week. As the regional economy diversifies, the focus remains on maintaining a balance between the industrial demands of the present and the long-term stewardship of the surrounding natural resources.

Cultural expression in Albany finds its voice in the annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the local heritage, drawing residents together for music, food, and community gatherings. The spirit of the place is often found in the small, unscripted moments—the way a summer afternoon hums with the sound of insects or the particular shade of red clay that stains the boots of a traveler. While many regional figures have passed through these streets, the legacy of Ray Charles stands as the most enduring, his influence woven into the musical history of the region. Whether attending a local sporting event or exploring the public spaces that define the town's social life, one senses a quiet pride in the identity that Albany has cultivated over the decades, a blend of resilience and a deep, abiding connection to the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hillsman Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 031° NE
Carver Sports Complex & Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 154° SE
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 090° E
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 099° E
Flint River Greenway (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 089° E
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 086° E
Chehaw State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 036° NE
Palmyra (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 345° N
Burned down house (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 050° NE
Tractor Barn (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 049° NE
Hill Village Sign (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 103° E
Chehaw Indian Monument (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 012° N
Donation Brick Flag Pole (Monument) — 23.2 mi, 101° E
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.9 mi, 245° SW · 1,786 acres
Rosalynn Carter statue (Public Artwork) — 33.2 mi, 356° N
Moultrie Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 36.0 mi, 141° SE
Moultrie Stadium Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 36.2 mi, 138° SE
Museum of Colquitt County History (Museum) — 36.2 mi, 140° SE
Titan I Missile (Attraction) — 36.3 mi, 043° NE
Georgia Museum of Agriculture (Attraction) — 38.5 mi, 102° E
Old Main Theatre (Theatre) — 38.8 mi, 290° W
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 80.0 mi, 189° S · 576k acres

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