Jasper Georgia Map

About Jasper, Georgia

Jasper is a locality in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,630. The population density is 196.5 people per km². Jasper is located at 34.4679°N, 84.4291°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30143.

Jasper rests in a valley where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle rise, a place where the air often carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 16.4 miles north-north-east of Canton, GA (from Canton, GA: bearing 12°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Big Canoe. The landscape here is a tapestry of rolling hills, their slopes cloaked in a dense green that shifts with the seasons, from the vibrant emerald of summer to the russet and gold of autumn. Crystal streams, born in the higher elevations, thread their way through the terrain, their cool waters glinting under the sun as they tumble over moss-covered stones. The very character of Jasper is shaped by this proximity to nature; the quiet hum of cicadas in the summer heat, the startling clarity of the stars on a crisp, moonless night, all contribute to a sense of enduring, natural peace. The history of Jasper is deeply entwined with the extraction of its mineral wealth, particularly marble, a stone that once flowed from its quarries to grace buildings far and wide, leaving a legacy of sturdy foundations and timeless structures. This industrious past, though quieter now, still echoes in the enduring craftsmanship found throughout the community and in the pride of those whose families have worked the land and the mines for generations. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from its agricultural roots, with farms producing a bounty of produce that finds its way to local markets and beyond. A particular charm of Jasper lies in its unpretentious grace, a place where the rhythm of daily life is still largely dictated by the sun and the seasons, fostering a genuine sense of neighborly connection.

About This Jasper Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jasper, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.467869, -84.429092. 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 Jasper and Pickens County.

Detailed location data for Jasper includes the ZIP code (30143), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Pickens County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Pickens 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 Jasper is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.