Explore Cartersville, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Cartersville |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Bartow County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.165097 |
| Longitude | -84.799938 |
| Population | 23,187 |
| Density | 312.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 30120, 30121 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Cartersville |
| School District | Cartersville City School District |
Cartersville rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of red clay and the subtle shifts of the piedmont terrain. It lies 9.8 miles northwest of Acworth, GA (from Acworth, GA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Euharlee. The land here is inland, remaining a significant distance from any coastline, where the air holds a stillness that gathers in the low spots of the woods. Pettit Creek winds its way through the local geography just one mile from the center, feeding the quiet moisture that sustains the local pines. To the west, the landscape dips into the quiet depression of Hurricane Hollow, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains frame the horizon like a charcoal sketch. Residents often find shade at Fite Street Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood and provides a patch of green under the wide, expansive sky.
Cartersville emerged from the intersection of iron, rail, and the slow labor of the earth. Industrial roots run deep here, where the economy has long been shaped by the extraction of minerals and the steady output of manufacturing plants that define the regional output. The town grew as a junction for travelers and freight, turning the red soil into a foundation for commerce that continues to evolve. While the landscape once favored agriculture, the modern pace is set by the hum of machinery and the movement of goods across the inland plains. Local industry remains the pulse of the daily cycle, ensuring that the work of the past informs the practical realities of the present.
Cultural life in Cartersville finds its expression in the preservation of heritage and the quiet gatherings of its people. The town hosts the Booth Western Art Museum, a landmark that draws visitors to explore a significant collection of American art housed within a structure of unexpected scale. Notable figures such as the renowned baseball player Bill Lucas have ties to the area, marking the influence of those who have moved through these streets. On quiet evenings, the light shifts across the nearby surface of Weiss Lake, casting long shadows that emphasize the stillness of the regional geography. Community events often center on the courthouse square, where the rhythm of the day slows to a pace that feels both deliberate and anchored in the enduring character of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cartersville, Georgia. Coordinates: 34.165097, -84.799938. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cartersville includes the ZIP code (30120, 30121), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Bartow County (Cartersville), and school district assignment (Cartersville City School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |