Emerson Georgia Map

About Emerson, Georgia

Emerson is a locality in Bartow County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,573. The population density is 75.8 people per km². Emerson is located at 34.1270°N, 84.7555°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30137.

Emerson rests in a landscape of rolling hills, a gentle topography that belies the patient strength of the earth beneath. It lies 10.7 miles north-west of Kennesaw, GA (from Kennesaw, GA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Cartersville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, carries a particular warmth, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the world. Oak and pine form a verdant canopy, their leaves whispering secrets to the persistent breeze that moves through the open fields. The soil, a rich, reddish-brown, crumbles easily between the fingers, a testament to the agricultural heritage that has shaped this corner of Georgia. The light, when it filters through the trees, lays a dappled, shifting pattern on the ground, an ever-changing mosaic that invites contemplation. The history of Emerson is intertwined with the fertile land it occupies, a story told in the quiet endurance of its people and the echoes of past endeavors. Once a vital hub for agriculture, its economy has seen a gradual shift, with industry now sharing the stage with the enduring legacy of farming. The Etowah River, a silver ribbon threading through the broader landscape, has long been a source of life and a silent witness to the passage of time. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the character of Emerson is built upon the quiet resilience of those who have worked its soil and navigated its currents, a spirit as enduring as the ancient hills themselves.

About This Emerson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emerson, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.127043, -84.755492. 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 Emerson and Bartow County.

Detailed location data for Emerson includes the ZIP code (31629), telephone area code (229, 404, 470, 678), county seat of Bartow County (Cartersville), and school district assignment (Bartow 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 Emerson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.