Funston Georgia Map

About Funston, Georgia

Funston is a locality in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 732. The population density is 278.9 people per km². Funston is located at 31.1999°N, 83.8735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31768.

Funston, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle swell of South Georgia's coastal plain. It lies 31.0 miles south-south-east of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-north-west of Moultrie. Here, the earth lies open, a patchwork of fields where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, buttery shadows that stretch across the cultivated rows. Towering pines, their needles whispering in the humid breeze, punctuate the horizon, standing sentinel over the fertile soil. The air itself carries a certain weight, a subtle, earthy perfume that hints at the rich loam and the slow, steady work of the land. Even the silence here feels alive, punctuated by the distant hum of a tractor or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the ground beneath their feet. The economic pulse of Funston has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding fields, primarily focused on agricultural pursuits that have sustained generations. This is a place where the harvest dictates the rhythm of life, where the scent of ripening corn or the sweet tang of peaches in season fills the air. While larger towns may draw the eye with their bustling commerce, Funston retains a distinct character, its history quietly embedded in the weathered barns and the modest, well-kept homes that dot the landscape. The legacy of farming is not just an economic engine, but a cultural bedrock, fostering a sense of resilience and a deep appreciation for the cycles of nature that govern this corner of Colquitt County.

About This Funston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Funston, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.199907, -83.873509. 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 Funston and Colquitt County.

Detailed location data for Funston includes the ZIP code (31768), telephone area code (229), county seat of Colquitt County (Moultrie), and school district assignment (Colquitt 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 Funston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.