Explore Cordele, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cordele, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cordele.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Cordele |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Crisp County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 31.95609 |
| Longitude | -83.770077 |
| Population | 10,220 |
| Density | 389.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 31015, 31010 |
| Area Code | 912 |
| County Seat | Cordele |
| School District | Crisp County School District |
Cordele serves as a quiet anchor upon the expansive, sun-drenched plains of the Georgia landscape. It lies 27.4 miles east-southeast of Americus, GA (from Americus, GA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Vienna. The terrain surrounding Cordele remains largely flat, defined by deep, fertile soil that stretches toward the horizon in shades of warm ocher and dark brown. A short distance away, the waters of Gully Creek trace a narrow path through the undergrowth, offering a consistent, low murmur to the stillness of the countryside. Beyond the immediate fields, the landscape opens into wide vistas where the silhouettes of distant trees mark the edge of the sky. Williams Lake provides a reflective surface two miles from the center, mirroring the heavy, golden light that settles over the region during the late afternoon. Those seeking the reprieve of open green space often gather at the Crisp County Park Facility, which remains a primary destination for quiet recreation under the vast, southern dome of the sky.
Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of Cordele, grounding its history in the cultivation of pecans and seasonal row crops that thrive in this temperate climate. The local economy grew steadily as the expansion of rail lines turned the area into a vital hub for regional trade and transport. Early settlers recognized the potential of the land, establishing a commercial base that continues to prioritize the harvesting and processing of regional agricultural yields. Industrial development has since diversified, bringing manufacturing and logistics to the periphery of the town to complement the traditional agrarian roots. Even as modern commerce shifts the pace of the daily grind, the connection to the earth remains a defining feature of the local identity. Hard work continues to be the common currency, maintaining a steady, industrious character that honors the legacy of those who first broke the soil here.
Cordele maintains a distinct cultural identity rooted in the traditions of the deep interior, where the pace of life favors meaningful connection over the frantic rush of larger urban centers. The town square serves as a focal point for civic gatherings, where the architecture reflects a simpler era of brick facades and high-ceilinged storefronts. Local events often center around the harvest, celebrating the bounty of the land with community gatherings that draw residents together in shared purpose. While the skyline is modest, the horizon occasionally hints at the distant presence of Rattlesnake Ridge, providing a rugged contrast to the otherwise level plains. Among those who have emerged from this soil, the professional athlete Otis Sistrunk stands out for his significant contributions to the world of American football. Life here persists with a quiet dignity, finding beauty in the way the light fades across the fields at dusk and in the enduring resilience of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cordele, Georgia. Coordinates: 31.95609, -83.770077. 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 Cordele includes the ZIP code (31015, 31010), telephone area code (912), county seat of Crisp County (Cordele), and school district assignment (Crisp County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |