Ellenton Georgia Map

About Ellenton, Georgia

Ellenton is a locality in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 267. The population density is 149.4 people per km². Ellenton is located at 31.1760°N, 83.5874°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31771.

Ellenton lies where the land begins to soften, a gentle slope of ochre earth yielding to the slow, deliberate flow of the Ochlockonee River. It lies 30.0 miles north-west of Valdosta, GA (from Valdosta, GA: bearing 322°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Sparks. Here, the sunlight filters through a canopy of live oaks, their mossy beards trailing like ancient secrets, casting a dappled, almost ethereal glow upon the quiet roads. The air itself carries a humid sweetness, thick with the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil. This is a place where the horizon feels close, framed by the broad, flat fields that stretch outward, a patchwork quilt of green and gold under the vast, pale Georgia sky. The history of Ellenton is a slow unfolding, tied to the fertile ground and the bounty it provides. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvesting of the crops that sustain its economy. Cotton once bloomed in these fields, its white fluff like scattered snow, and the legacy of that agricultural past still whispers through the air, carried on the breeze. Though the landscape has seen change, the core of Ellenton remains, a steadfast collection of homes and businesses that have weathered the years, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Ellenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellenton, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.17602, -83.587389. 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 Ellenton and Colquitt County.

Detailed location data for Ellenton includes the ZIP code (31747), telephone area code (229), county seat of Colquitt County (Moultrie), and school district assignment (Colquitt 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 Ellenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.