Fort Gaines Georgia Map

About Fort Gaines, Georgia

Fort Gaines is a locality in Clay County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,248. The population density is 94.3 people per km². Fort Gaines is located at 31.6091°N, 85.0472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 39851.

Fort Gaines, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of the Chattahoochee River. It lies 33.5 miles north-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 37°T), and is situated 17.3 miles north-north-west of Blakely. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, a mosaic of pine forests and fertile fields that hint at a long agricultural past. The air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, a fragrance that settles into the very being of anyone who lingers. The sky above Fort Gaines often stretches in vast, painterly expanses, its blues deepening to indigo as the day wanes, casting a soft, ethereal glow over the scattered homes and the winding roads that connect them. It is a place where the natural world holds sway, its subtle rhythms dictating the tempo of life. The history of Fort Gaines is intrinsically tied to the river and the fertile soil it nurtures. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with cotton and timber once dominating the local economy. While those industries have evolved, the spirit of cultivation and resourcefulness remains. The remnants of earlier times can be glimpsed in the sturdy, weathered barns and the enduring sense of community that characterizes Fort Gaines. It’s a place where stories seem to linger on the breeze, whispered by the rustling leaves and the murmur of the river, a quiet testament to the lives lived and the land tended.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Gaines, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.609057, -85.04715. 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 Fort Gaines and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Fort Gaines includes the ZIP code (39851), telephone area code (912), county seat of Clay County (Fort Gaines), and school district assignment (Clay 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 Fort Gaines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.