Baldwin Georgia Map

About Baldwin, Georgia

Baldwin is a locality in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,000. The population density is 257.6 people per km². Baldwin is located at 34.4918°N, 83.5374°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30531.

Baldwin rests in the rolling foothills where Georgia’s Piedmont begins its gentle descent towards the coastal plain. It lies 21.1 miles north-east of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 51°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-south-west of Cornelia. Here, the land is a mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of mixed hardwoods, the air often carrying the sweet, earthy scent of pine and damp soil after a summer shower. The Broad River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the landscape, its banks a verdant fringe of willows and dogwoods that offer a dappled shade in the high midday sun. The sky above Baldwin often stretches in vast, unblemished blues, a fitting canvas for the quiet grandeur of the surrounding hills. The history of Baldwin is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Habersham County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and stone fences that dot the countryside, remnants of a time when cotton and tobacco were king. While farming remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with small manufacturing operations and a growing presence of businesses that serve the needs of the surrounding communities. Baldwin itself is a place where the pace of life aligns with the slow, steady movement of the Broad River, a quiet charm that draws those seeking a respite from the clamor of larger cities, a place where the simple act of watching the sunset paint the western sky in hues of apricot and rose feels like a profound event.

About This Baldwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baldwin, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.491766, -83.537395. 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 Baldwin and Habersham County.

Detailed location data for Baldwin includes the ZIP code (30511), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Habersham County (Clarkesville), and school district assignment (Habersham 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 Baldwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.