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Eatonton Georgia Map

Explore Eatonton, 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.

Interactive Map of Eatonton, Georgia

How to Use This Eatonton, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Eatonton, 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 Eatonton.

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	Eatonton
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Putnam County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.3268
Longitude	-83.388496
Population	6,307
Density	118.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	31024, 31026
Area Code	912
County Seat	Eatonton
School District	Putnam County School District

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About Eatonton, Georgia

Eatonton is a locality in Putnam County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,307. The population density is 118.7 people per km². Eatonton is located at 33.3268°N, 83.3885°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Eatonton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31024, 31026.

Eatonton occupies a quiet expanse of the Georgia piedmont where the red clay earth holds a distinct, iron-rich warmth under the afternoon sun. It lies 19.3 miles north-northwest of Milledgeville, GA (from Milledgeville, GA: bearing 332°T), and is situated 19.1 miles south-southeast of Madison. The landscape surrounding Eatonton is defined by the steady, slow movement of Rooty Creek, which winds through the terrain just one mile away. Nearby, the waters of Rooty Creek Structure Number 21 Lake offer a reflective surface that captures the shifting hues of the sky at twilight. To the east, the expansive canopy of the Oconee National Forest provides a dense, green sanctuary for local wildlife and those seeking the quietude of deep woods. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy silhouette of Beech Ridge marks the far edge of the regional vista, grounding the horizon in a permanent, steady line.

Eatonton emerged from the necessity of agricultural expansion, growing outward from its central courthouse square as local trade began to flourish. The economy has historically relied upon the fertile soil, where the cultivation of cotton and later a mix of livestock and timber formed the bedrock of daily industry. Modern commerce in Eatonton continues to draw from these roots, balancing tradition with the practical needs of a regional hub that serves the surrounding agricultural districts. Local mills and small-scale manufacturing have long provided stability, ensuring that the rhythm of labor remains tied to the cycles of the seasons. The architecture of the older commercial buildings reflects a time when brick and iron were the primary materials of progress, standing as quiet witnesses to the town's enduring fiscal perseverance.

Cultural life in Eatonton is deeply marked by the literary legacies of its most famous residents, Alice Walker and Joel Chandler Harris, whose works remain inextricably linked to the character of this region. Visitors often gather at the local landmarks to trace the inspiration behind these voices, finding in the quiet streets a reflection of the narratives that shaped Southern literature. The community calendar is punctuated by seasonal gatherings that emphasize local heritage, often centering around the public spaces provided by the Park And Pool. Those who enjoy the outdoors frequently make their way to the Twin Bridges Trail for a walk through the woods, observing the subtle changes in the forest foliage throughout the year. Eatonton maintains a distinct, deliberate pace where the past is not merely remembered but is actively felt in the way the light falls across the quiet, shaded porches of the district.

Nearby Outdoor Places

"you Belong Here" (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 266° W
Georgia Writers Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 152° SE
The Artisans Village (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 246° SW
The March to the Sea (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 210° SW
Putnam County (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 217° SW
Pex Theatre (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 153° SE
Confederates Monument (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 234° SW
Bledsoe-Green House Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 172° S
Park And Pool (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 244° SW
Plaza Fine Arts (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 301° NW
Uncle Remus Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 181° S
Jimmy Davis Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 129° SE
155 Mm Gun M1 (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 125° SE
Poole Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 183° S
Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 2.1 mi, 353° N · 116k acres
117-001 (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 248° W
Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 231° SW
B. F. Grant Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 210° SW
Rock Eagle 4-H Center (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 359° N
Murder Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 6.9 mi, 243° SW
CJV Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.0 mi, 043° NE
Rock Hawk Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 12.4 mi, 084° E
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.5 mi, 233° SW · 74k acres
Nigerian Dwarf Goats (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.1 mi, 162° S
Hard Labor Creek State Park (State Park) — 23.1 mi, 333° NW
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 23.2 mi, 295° NW
Georgia Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 28.1 mi, 360° N
Social Circle Welcome Center (Museum) — 29.6 mi, 320° NW
Confederate Museum (Museum) — 32.6 mi, 061° NE
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.9 mi, 197° S · 16k acres

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