Explore Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson.
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 | Jackson |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Butts County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.292359 |
| Longitude | -83.967846 |
| Population | 5,557 |
| Density | 353.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 31601, 30233 |
| Area Code | 229, 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Jackson |
| School District | Butts County School District |
Jackson maintains a quiet presence upon the red-clay piedmont, where the land stretches out in a series of gentle swells and subtle depressions. It lies 9.0 miles east-southeast of Locust Grove, GA (from Locust Grove, GA: bearing 113°T), and is situated 14.8 miles southeast of McDonough. The Town Branch flows through the landscape, acting as a persistent witness to the changing seasons and the quiet passage of time. Stalnaker Lake rests peacefully just three miles away, offering a tranquil reflection of the expansive southern sky. On the distant horizon, the Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, hazy blue reminder of the rugged terrain that exists far beyond these plains. The Greenspace Program Acquisition sits only a mile from the center, providing a modest sanctuary of native trees and quiet earth. Jackson defines itself by this inland character, characterized by the soft rustle of longleaf pine and the earthy scent of the soil after a summer rain.
Industry in Jackson has evolved from the agrarian roots of the nineteenth century into a steady, modest economy that honors its founding principles. Peach and pecan orchards once dominated the surrounding fields, shaping the rhythm of trade and the seasonal labor of the inhabitants. Today, the local economy balances small-scale commerce with light manufacturing, ensuring that the legacy of hard work remains a cornerstone of daily life. The courthouse square serves as the functional heart of the region, where merchants organize their storefronts and neighbors gather to conduct their affairs. This focus on local enterprise provides a sense of stability, allowing Jackson to grow with a deliberate and measured pace. The landscape itself, rich in minerals and fertile ground, continues to offer the resources necessary for such persistent, grounded advancement.
Cultural character in Jackson is marked by a deep appreciation for the quietude of small-town life and the preservation of local heritage. The Kinnard Horse Trail, located ten miles away, invites those who seek a slower connection to the outdoors and a chance to experience the land on horseback. Residents frequently gather for seasonal events that celebrate the harvest and the simple joys of community fellowship, often lingering in the warm light of dusk. While the town remains humble in its scale, it has seen the influence of notable individuals such as the singer-songwriter Alan Jackson, whose roots in the region speak to the authentic spirit of the area. Public spaces and historic structures reflect an aesthetic of functional beauty, emphasizing a pride in craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. Life here moves with a steady, unforced cadence, shaped by the people who recognize the value of a place that remains true to its own quiet identity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.292359, -83.967846. 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 Jackson includes the ZIP code (31601, 30233), telephone area code (229, 404, 470, 678), county seat of Butts County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Butts County 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. |