Explore Fort Stewart, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fort Stewart, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fort Stewart.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Fort Stewart |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Liberty County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 31.881168 |
| Longitude | -81.61317 |
| Population | 8,821 |
| Density | 307.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 31313, 31315, 31314 |
| Area Code | 478 |
| County Seat | Hinesville |
| School District | Fort Stewart School District |
Fort Stewart occupies a sprawling expanse of pine-dappled flatlands where the quiet humidity of the deep interior defines the rhythm of the day. It lies 4.7 miles east-northeast of Hinesville, GA (from Hinesville, GA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 9.1 miles northeast of Walthourville.
The terrain surrounding Fort Stewart is characterized by vast, level stretches of sandy soil and thick stands of longleaf pine that sway rhythmically under the heavy, stagnant heat of summer afternoons. Only a mile away, the dark, slow-moving waters of Cay Creek carve a slender path through the thickets, providing a cool refuge for the local wildlife. Those seeking a broader view of the regional landscape often look toward the horizon, where the land remains stubbornly flat and unbroken by any rising peaks or dramatic elevations. Even at a distance of twenty-three miles, the presence of Gator Lake influences the local atmosphere, drawing the eye toward the moisture-heavy air that gathers above its surface. Beyond these natural features, the land serves as a quiet expanse of woodland and open field that stretches far inland, completely removed from any maritime horizon.
Fort Stewart traces its institutional identity to the mobilization needs of the mid-twentieth century, evolving into a critical hub for military readiness and tactical training. The local economy remains inextricably linked to this primary installation, which serves as a steady engine for the surrounding region’s livelihoods and professional development. While agriculture once dominated these fields, the modern landscape is now shaped by the steady, disciplined flow of personnel and the supporting industries that service such a large-scale operation. The workday at Fort Stewart follows a cadence set by the demands of the mission, creating a distinct social fabric where civilian and military life intersect in the modest storefronts and service centers nearby. This economic stability provides a grounded, consistent foundation for the families who move through the region as part of their service.
Cultural life at Fort Stewart is marked by a blend of Southern tradition and the transient, diverse perspectives of those stationed here from across the nation. Residents often gather at James A. Brown Park to enjoy the shade of the pines or participate in community activities that break the monotony of the training cycles. The atmosphere is one of deliberate patience, where the heavy, golden light at dusk seems to linger longer over the barracks and the quiet suburban edges of the post. While the area is not defined by grand monuments, the presence of figures like former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, who was born in the general region, reflects the historical weight of the broader corridor. Everyday life here feels quiet and precise, defined by the rustle of wind through the needles and the persistent, industrious hum of a base that never truly sleeps.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Stewart, Georgia. Coordinates: 31.881168, -81.61317. 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 Stewart includes the ZIP code (31313, 31315, 31314), telephone area code (478), county seat of Liberty County (Hinesville), and school district assignment (Fort Stewart School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |