Explore Fort Gordon, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Fort Gordon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Richmond County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.420972 |
| Longitude | -82.162064 |
| Population | 25,000 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 30905 |
| Area Code | 706, 762 |
| County Seat | Augusta |
Fort Gordon occupies a sprawling expanse of the red-clay piedmont where the earth holds the heat of the afternoon sun long after the light has begun to fade. It lies 2.9 miles southeast of Grovetown, GA (from Grovetown, GA: bearing 134°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-southwest of Evans. The landscape surrounding Fort Gordon defines itself through thickets of longleaf pine and the persistent reach of kudzu, which clings to the fringes of the woodland. McCoys Creek meanders through the terrain, its quiet passage providing a consistent pulse to the humid, temperate air. Thirteen miles away, the silhouette of Poverty Hill rises against the horizon, marking the limit of the level ground. Further out, the landscape finds a quiet utility at Wastewater Treatment Pond Number Five, a feature that anchors the periphery of the local geography.
Fort Gordon rose from the land to serve as a cornerstone of national defense, establishing an enduring influence on the surrounding regional economy. The installation functions as a major center for training and technological advancement, drawing thousands of service members and their families into the local fold. Agriculture remains a quiet neighbor to this industrial activity, as the red-clay soil continues to support the growth of peach and pecan orchards. The necessity of logistics and communications infrastructure keeps the pace of life steady and purposeful throughout the calendar year. Much of the local financial vitality flows from the sustained presence of the military, which shapes the rhythm of the surrounding commercial districts.
Cultural character at Fort Gordon reflects a blend of professional discipline and the hospitable nature typical of the Southern interior. Visitors often frequent Grovetown (Liberty) Park, a tranquil space that offers a respite from the intensity of daily duties. The community observes a variety of events that bring together the military and civilian populations, fostering a shared sense of identity. While the region is not defined by the fame of individuals, the work performed here contributes to global connectivity in a way that remains largely unseen by the public eye. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded quality, where the weight of duty is balanced by the persistence of the natural world. Fort Gordon remains a place of quiet significance, where the labor of the day eventually gives way to the stillness of the piedmont night.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Gordon, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.420972, -82.162064. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Fort Gordon includes the ZIP code (30905), telephone area code (706, 762), county seat of Richmond County (Augusta), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |