Blackshear Georgia Map

About Blackshear, Georgia

Blackshear is a locality in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,578. The population density is 271.8 people per km². Blackshear is located at 31.3061°N, 82.2421°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31516.

Blackshear rests in the heart of Pierce County, Georgia, a place where the land breathes with a humid, verdant exhalation, a constant reminder of the subtropical embrace. It lies 45.6 miles west-north-west of Brunswick, GA (from Brunswick, GA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Waycross. The terrain here is a subtle, rolling affair, not dramatic, but a gentle rise and fall that guides the slow meandering of sluggish creeks and the wider sweep of the Okefenokee Swamp's influence, a vast, ancient wilderness just a stone's throw away. Magnolia trees, heavy with their waxy blooms, release a sweet, almost intoxicating perfume into the thick, warm air, particularly potent in the hush of early morning before the sun truly asserts its dominion. Spanish moss drapes from the ancient live oaks like tattered lace, lending a timeless, spectral quality to the landscape, a visual echo of the Deep South's enduring spirit. The economic pulse of Blackshear has long been tied to the rich, dark soil and the bounty it yields, with agriculture playing a pivotal role in its history and continued viability. This area, once a frontier for those seeking fertile ground, saw its development shaped by the timber industry and the railroads that brought its produce to market. Today, while agriculture remains significant, the community also draws strength from its role as a county seat, a hub of local commerce and services that reflect the practical, down-to-earth character of its residents. The Flint River, a vital artery for transportation and lifeblood for the surrounding ecosystems, whispers tales of generations past, its waters reflecting the ever-changing, yet fundamentally constant, rhythm of life in Blackshear.

About This Blackshear Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blackshear, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.306051, -82.242066. 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 Blackshear and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Blackshear includes the ZIP code (31516), telephone area code (229), county seat of Pierce County (Blackshear), and school district assignment (Pierce 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 Blackshear is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.