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Americus Georgia Map

Explore Americus, 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 Americus, Georgia

How to Use This Americus, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Americus, 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 Americus.

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	Americus
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Sumter County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	32.072386
Longitude	-84.232688
Population	16,230
Density	552.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	31709, 31719
Area Code	229
County Seat	Americus
School District	Sumter County School District

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About Americus, Georgia

Americus is a locality in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 16,230. The population density is 552.1 people per km². Americus is located at 32.0724°N, 84.2327°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Americus is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31709, 31719.

Americus reveals itself through the quiet persistence of Town Creek as it winds past the foundations of the local landscape. It lies 34.4 miles north of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 27.4 miles west-northwest of Cordele. The terrain surrounding Americus is defined by the steady transition from the red-clay piedmont into the flatter expanses of the coastal plain, where the soil holds the warmth of the sun long after the day has cooled. Two miles away, the waters of Hancock Lake mirror the shifting colors of the sky, offering a serene counterpoint to the gentle hum of the surrounding woodlands. Longleaf pines stand as silent sentinels over this inland territory, their needles catching the light in a way that turns the afternoon into a soft, golden haze. Within the immediate vicinity, Russell Street Park provides a grounded space where the earth feels firm and familiar underfoot.

Americus emerged from the intersection of agricultural necessity and the arrival of the railroad, which transformed the settlement into a vital hub for the surrounding countryside. The local economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the fields, with the cultivation of peaches and pecans forming a primary thread in the region’s productive life. Industrial efforts have evolved over time, yet the reliance on the land remains a constant, shaping the way labor and commerce organize themselves across the seasons. The architecture of the downtown district reflects this era of growth, featuring sturdy brick structures that have weathered the decades with grace. Today, the economy balances these traditional roots with a modern commitment to sustaining the fiber of the local workforce.

Americus maintains a cultural character defined by the thoughtful cadence of daily life and a deep appreciation for its regional heritage. The Windsor Hotel stands as a prominent landmark, its elaborate facade serving as a reminder of the craftsmanship that defined the turn of the century. Notable individuals such as Jimmy Carter have left an indelible mark on the region, their influence felt in the commitment to public service and humanitarian efforts that ripple through the local community. Annual events and local gatherings bring people together, creating a shared experience that values continuity and connection. The spirit of Americus is found in these intersections of history and human endeavor, where the pace allows for a genuine recognition of one another.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reese Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 127° SE
Thomas Bell Memorial Stadium (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 184° S
Bell Street Tennis Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
R. L. Freeman Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 194° S
Rosalynn Carter statue (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 144° SE
129-001 (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 180° S
Charles Lindbergh monument (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 047° NE
A mile of WWI monuments (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 334° NW
James Earl Carter, Jr. (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 255° W
Flint River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.1 mi, 070° E
Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.4 mi, 271° W
080-002 (State Recreation Area) — 17.5 mi, 177° S
Georgia Veterans State Park (State Park) — 19.5 mi, 112° E
Chehaw Indian Monument (Attraction) — 21.5 mi, 163° S
Titan I Missile (Attraction) — 29.2 mi, 105° E
Chehaw State Park (State Park) — 30.4 mi, 169° S
Tractor Barn (Historic Ruins) — 30.8 mi, 164° S
Burned down house (Historic Ruins) — 30.9 mi, 164° S
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 34.8 mi, 172° S
Old Main Theatre (Theatre) — 39.0 mi, 238° SW
U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection (Museum) — 41.2 mi, 301° NW
Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival (Attraction) — 43.1 mi, 046° NE
Bradley (Attraction) — 47.5 mi, 298° NW
Giant Screen Theater at the National Infantry Museum (Cinema) — 47.5 mi, 298° NW
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 47.7 mi, 297° NW
National Civil War Naval Museum (Museum) — 50.8 mi, 301° NW
A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 51.2 mi, 301° NW
Golden Park (Stadium) — 51.6 mi, 301° NW
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 56.5 mi, 040° NE · 16k acres

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