Barwick Georgia Map

About Barwick, Georgia

Barwick is a locality in Thomas County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 369. The population density is 180.1 people per km². Barwick is located at 30.8902°N, 83.7407°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31720.

Barwick rests in the soft embrace of southern Georgia, a place where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. It lies 27.7 miles west of Valdosta, GA (from Valdosta, GA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-east of Boston. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a gentle rolling terrain that yields to the broad, slow-moving waters of the Ochlockonee River not far to the west. Longleaf pines, ancient sentinels, stand tall, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, while the undergrowth teems with a quiet, persistent life. The light, particularly as evening descends, can be a thick, golden syrup, coating the fields and the occasional weathered farmhouse in a warm, almost tangible glow. The history of Barwick is intertwined with the fertile soil and the flow of the Ochlockonee. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich agricultural potential, the area's economy has long been anchored in farming, with cotton and timber once dominating the landscape and livelihoods. While the grand plantations of the past have faded, the spirit of the land endures, with many families still cultivating their heritage through crops like peanuts and pecans. The town itself carries a sense of unhurried continuity, a place where generations have known the same broad skies and the steady rhythm of the seasons. Though not a bustling metropolis, Barwick offers a grounded existence, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the earth.

About This Barwick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barwick, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.890192, -83.740722. 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 Barwick and Thomas County.

Detailed location data for Barwick includes the ZIP code (31720), telephone area code (229), county seat of Thomas County (Thomasville), and school district assignment (Brooks 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 Barwick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.