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Jackson Georgia Map

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.

Interactive Map of Jackson, Georgia

How to Use This Jackson, Georgia Map

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	Lowndes 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	Valdosta
School District	Butts County School District

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About Jackson, Georgia

Jackson is a locality in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,557. The population density is 353.0 people per km². Jackson is located at 33.2924°N, 83.9678°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jackson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31601, 30233.

Jackson occupies a landscape defined by the deep, iron-rich hues of red-clay soil and the persistent, creeping reach of kudzu vines that soften the edges of the horizon. It lies 1.3 miles south-southeast of Valdosta, GA (from Valdosta, GA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-southwest of Bemiss. The terrain rolls with a measured, deliberate cadence, broken by the dense stands of longleaf pine that filter the afternoon light into long, amber needles of shadow. Only a mile from the center, Mud Swamp carves a quiet, murky path through the lowlands, its waters reflecting the heavy, humid sky that settles over the region. Further afield, the landscape rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Kennedy Hill, a reminder of the subtle shifts in elevation that characterize this inland territory.

History in Jackson remains anchored to the architecture of the courthouse square, where the civic life of the region continues to circulate with a steady, predictable gravity. The local economy persists as a blend of traditional agricultural heritage and the modern demands of a changing interior, with the influence of peach and pecan harvests still marking the passage of the seasons. Residents often find respite in the quiet green space of Payton Park, a local fixture that serves as a communal anchor amidst the broader reach of the piedmont. Even as the pace of life accelerates, Jackson maintains a distinct character, grounded in the slow, persistent work of the earth and the enduring legacy of those who have cultivated this soil for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 221° SW
Butts County Greenspace (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 221° SW
Indian Springs State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 153° SE
High Falls State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 228° SW
Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 7.7 mi, 083° E · 116k acres
Sandy Ridge Park (Local Recreation) — 8.6 mi, 346° N
Ancient Ocmulgee foot crossing (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 109° E
Planters Factory (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 109° E
Newton 4-H Camp (State Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 031° NE
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.3 mi, 276° W
Ocmulgee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 10.5 mi, 134° SE · 256 acres
Veterans Wall of Honor (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 320° NW
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.6 mi, 139° SE · 74k acres
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Clybel Wildlife Management Area Marben Public Fishing Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.9 mi, 054° NE
Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.4 mi, 161° S
Confederate Hospital (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 228° SW
Rose Theater (Theatre) — 17.9 mi, 175° S
Mule Grave (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 092° E
Candler Field Museum (Museum) — 24.8 mi, 252° W
The Dinky (Attraction) — 26.0 mi, 354° N
Old County Jail Museum (Museum) — 26.2 mi, 354° N
Stanley Oaks (Viewpoint) — 26.9 mi, 305° NW
Clayton County History Center (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 306° NW
Road to Tara Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 305° NW
Social Circle Welcome Center (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 030° NE
Town Square Playhouse (Arts Centre) — 30.0 mi, 290° W
Hollonville Opry House (Theatre) — 30.0 mi, 253° W
Sam's Lake Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 30.1 mi, 286° W
Starr's Mill (Attraction) — 31.4 mi, 275° W
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.2 mi, 147° SE · 16k acres

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