Buckhead Georgia Map

About Buckhead, Georgia

Buckhead is a locality in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Buckhead is located at 31.7938°N, 81.1295°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31324.

Buckhead in Georgia lies low and broad, a landscape shaped by the slow insistence of water and the patient growth of pines. It lies 20.1 miles south of Savannah, GA (from Savannah, GA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 14.3 miles south-east of Richmond Hill. The air here carries the damp breath of the coastal plain, a perpetual humidity that softens the edges of the world and lends a verdant, almost languid character to the terrain. Fields of cultivated crops, interspersed with stands of dense, whispering pine forest, stretch towards horizons often veiled by a hazy, pearlescent light. The land itself feels yielding, a rich loam that readily accepts the plow, and the occasional glint of slow-moving water in drainage ditches or narrow creeks suggests a constant, subtle negotiation with the very essence of hydration. The history of Buckhead is a story of agrarian endeavor, of generations who coaxed sustenance from this fertile earth. For decades, the local economy was largely defined by the cultivation of crops like cotton and tobacco, their cyclical rhythms dictating the pulse of life. While agriculture remains a significant thread, the economic fabric has diversified, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area’s natural beauty contributing to its character. The landscape bears the quiet imprint of its past, in the weathered barns and the enduring family farms that dot the countryside, each a silent witness to the enduring spirit of those who have called Buckhead home.

About This Buckhead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckhead, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.79383, -81.129548. 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 Buckhead and Chatham County.

Detailed location data for Buckhead includes the ZIP code (30625), telephone area code (404, 470, 678, 478), county seat of Chatham County (Savannah), and school district assignment (Bryan 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 Buckhead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.