Ephesus Georgia Map

About Ephesus, Georgia

Ephesus is a locality in Heard County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 642. The population density is 58.0 people per km². Ephesus is located at 33.4071°N, 85.2544°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30170.

Ephesus unfolds across the rolling hills of Heard County, a landscape etched by the patient hand of Georgia's Piedmont. It lies 15.7 miles south-west of Carrollton, GA (from Carrollton, GA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Bowdon. Here, the earth softens into a mosaic of cultivated fields and whispering woodlands, where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp soil. Oak and hickory trees stand sentinel, their broad canopies offering a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky, a gentle reminder of the enduring presence of nature. The terrain, a gentle swell and dip, encourages the quiet flow of small creeks that thread their way through the verdant expanse, their banks often lined with the tenacious green of ferns. The story of Ephesus is one of quiet perseverance, a narrative woven into the very fabric of its agricultural roots. Once a more bustling hub, its economy now finds its footing in the fertile ground, with generations of families tending to the land that has sustained them. The echoes of a past economy, perhaps hinted at by the occasional weathered barn or the faint outline of forgotten homesteads, now yield to a more measured pace of life. Though specific grand landmarks are absent, the true allure of Ephesus lies in its unassuming character, the steady hum of its daily existence, and the enduring connection to the rich, red earth that defines this corner of Georgia.

About This Ephesus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ephesus, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.407059, -85.254392. 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 Ephesus and Heard County.

Detailed location data for Ephesus includes the ZIP code (30170), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Heard County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Heard 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 Ephesus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.