Harrison Georgia Map
Harrison, Madison County
Harrison, Georgia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Harrison, Madison County.
Interactive Map of Harrison, Georgia
| City | Harrison |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.213997 |
| Longitude | -83.124315 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Harrison, Georgia
Harrison is a locality in Madison County, Georgia, United States. Harrison is located at 34.2140°N, 83.1243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31035.0.
Harrison rests in a fold of the Georgia Piedmont, where the land begins its gentle climb toward the Appalachian foothills. It lies 22.7 miles north-east of Athens, GA (from Athens, GA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south of Royston. Rolling fields of pine and hardwood stretch toward a horizon softened by the hazy, humid air of late summer, the scent of pine needles and damp earth a constant, subtle perfume. Creeks and small rivers, their waters the color of weak tea from the clay soil, carve meandering paths through the landscape, their banks fringed with dense undergrowth and whispering willows. The light here, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, almost buttery quality, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the terrain. The quiet hum of cicadas is the dominant sound, a steady, insistent pulse that underscores the deep, abiding peace of this place. The story of Harrison is tied to the rich, red clay that has sustained agriculture for generations, yielding crops that once defined the local economy. While the cotton gins and tobacco warehouses of old have largely faded into memory, the spirit of the land endures, now finding expression in smaller farms and the quiet cultivation of gardens. Traces of earlier settlements can be glimpsed in the weathered barns and the occasional moss-covered stone foundation, reminders of lives lived and labors undertaken. The pace of life in Harrison is measured, unhurried, a reflection of the land's own enduring rhythm. The closest notable landmark, a testament to local craftsmanship and community spirit, is the old covered bridge, its timbers groaning softly in the breeze, a silent sentinel over the waters that have flowed beneath it for over a century.
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About This Harrison Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Harrison, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Harrison and Madison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Harrison is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Harrison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
