Ellijay Georgia Map

About Ellijay, Georgia

Ellijay is a locality in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,927. The population density is 207.5 people per km². Ellijay is located at 34.6948°N, 84.4822°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30540.

Ellijay breathes the cool, clean air of the North Georgia mountains, a place where rolling hills, thick with hardwood forests, give way to the winding paths of the Coosawattee and Cartecay rivers. It lies 28.2 miles east of Dalton, GA (from Dalton, GA: bearing 100°T), and is situated 19.6 miles north-north-west of Big Canoe. The landscape here is a rich, verdant canvas, painted with the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color come autumn. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting a dappled glow on the rich soil, and the distant peaks, often shrouded in a gentle haze, lend a sense of ancient permanence to the scene. The very air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, even at the edges of the town itself. The history of Ellijay is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and abundant waterways that define its character. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Gilmer County, with apples rising to particular prominence, their sweet, crisp varieties becoming a signature product of the region. This agricultural heritage is celebrated each year, drawing visitors from far and wide to sample the fruits of the local harvest. Beyond the orchards, the rivers once powered mills and sustained communities, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be found in the weathered barns and quiet, historic buildings that dot the countryside. The pace of life in Ellijay remains unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the clamor of larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds it.

About This Ellijay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellijay, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.694808, -84.48215. 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 Ellijay and Gilmer County.

Detailed location data for Ellijay includes the ZIP code (30540), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Gilmer County (Ellijay), and school district assignment (Gilmer 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 Ellijay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.