Baconton Georgia Map

About Baconton, Georgia

Baconton is a locality in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 790. The population density is 224.3 people per km². Baconton is located at 31.3796°N, 84.1610°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31716.

Baconton rests in a broad, fertile expanse of southwest Georgia, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 13.7 miles south of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-west of Putney. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of summer, carries the mingled scent of sun-baked earth and ripening cotton, a fragrance that clings to the slow-moving breeze. Oak trees, ancient and sprawling, punctuate the fields with their dark, sturdy silhouettes, their branches reaching out like weathered arms. The sky above Baconton is a vast canvas, often painted with clouds that drift with unhurried deliberation, casting fleeting shadows over the patchwork of farms. The character of Baconton is one of quiet endurance, of lives lived in close communion with the seasons and the soil. The history of Baconton is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its rich soil, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, cotton and pecans have been the lifeblood of this region, their amber fields and rustling groves dictating the rhythm of the year. The land itself, shaped by centuries of agricultural endeavor, speaks of hard work and perseverance, of families who have coaxed sustenance from its depths. While not marked by grand monuments, Baconton possesses a distinct character forged in the enduring spirit of its people and the bounty of the earth, a place where the simple act of planting and harvest holds a profound and enduring significance.

About This Baconton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baconton, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.379623, -84.161017. 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 Baconton and Mitchell County.

Detailed location data for Baconton includes the ZIP code (31716), telephone area code (229), county seat of Mitchell County (Camilla), and school district assignment (Mitchell County 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 Baconton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.