Baxley Georgia Map

About Baxley, Georgia

Baxley is a locality in Appling County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,888. The population density is 234.8 people per km². Baxley is located at 31.7783°N, 82.3485°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31513.

Baxley rests in the heart of southeastern Georgia, a landscape of gentle slopes and pine-scented air that hints at the vastness of the Okefenokee Swamp not too far to the west. It lies 44.4 miles west of Hinesville, GA (from Hinesville, GA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Graham. Here, the earth is a rich, sandy loam, supporting stands of longleaf pine and scattered oaks, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, catching the soft, diffused light that filters through the canopy. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a humid warmth, thick with the earthy fragrance of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers. The roads that lead into Baxley are bordered by fields, some fallow, others burgeoning with crops, all contributing to a sense of quiet, agrarian continuity. The history of Baxley is deeply entwined with the timber and naval stores industries that once defined this region, evidenced by the enduring presence of sawmills and the lingering scent of pine tar from days when resin was a primary export. Appling County, with Baxley as its seat, has always looked to the land for its sustenance, and while the economy has diversified, agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. The Altamaha River, a broad, serpentine waterway, flows not far to the east, a vital artery for commerce and recreation that has shaped the development of settlements throughout the area. The character of Baxley is one of quiet resilience, a place where generations have found their livelihoods and built their lives under the wide, often cloud-streaked Georgia sky.

About This Baxley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Baxley, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Baxley and Appling County.

Detailed location data for Baxley includes the ZIP code (31513), telephone area code (229), county seat of Appling County (Baxley), and school district assignment (Appling 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 Baxley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.