Calhoun Georgia Map

About Calhoun, Georgia

Calhoun is a locality in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 18,183. The population density is 406.5 people per km². Calhoun is located at 34.5026°N, 84.9511°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30701.

Calhoun rests in the gentle embrace of northwest Georgia's foothills, a place where the Piedmont's rolling landscapes begin to yield to the Appalachian foothills. It lies 18.5 miles south of Dalton, GA (from Dalton, GA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Adairsville. The Coosawattee River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the terrain, its banks often fringed with the deep green of deciduous forests, their canopies alive with the chatter of unseen birds. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a prelude to the sun's slow ascent that paints the sky in hues of rose and gold over the undulating terrain. Fields of cotton and corn, stretching towards the horizon, speak of a land that has long been worked by human hands, the sun-drenched afternoons settling with a quiet warmth that seems to seep into the very stones of the older buildings. The story of Calhoun is deeply interwoven with the fertile lands and the strategic flow of water, its origins rooted in early settlers drawn to the agricultural promise of the region. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century was a turning point, transforming Calhoun from a modest trading post into a hub for the burgeoning cotton industry, a legacy that still echoes in the town's enduring connection to agriculture and manufacturing. Today, while textiles and manufacturing remain vital to the local economy, the town also embraces its natural heritage, with the Coosawattee offering opportunities for recreation and its surrounding countryside a haven for those seeking a connection to the land. Calhoun's character is one of quiet resilience, a blend of its historical roots and a forward-looking spirit, where the pace of life allows for contemplation and the simple beauty of the Georgia landscape to be fully appreciated.

About This Calhoun Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calhoun, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.502587, -84.951054. 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 Calhoun and Gordon County.

Detailed location data for Calhoun includes the ZIP code (30701), telephone area code (770), county seat of Gordon County (Calhoun), and school district assignment (Calhoun City 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 Calhoun is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.