McCaysville Georgia Map

About McCaysville, Georgia

McCaysville is a locality in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,392. The population density is 403.1 people per km². McCaysville is located at 34.9862°N, 84.3713°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30555.

McCaysville, Georgia, lies cradled by the ancient, rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where the Ocoee River, a ribbon of emerald and sapphire, carves its vibrant path. It lies 31.0 miles east-south-east of Bradley, TN (from Bradley, TN: bearing 117°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-north-east of Epworth. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant, cool whisper against the skin, even in the height of summer. Steep, wooded slopes rise on either side of the narrow valley, their leafy crowns a dense, verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns of gold and shadow on the winding streets. The river itself, a restless spirit, tumbles and churns, its voice a perpetual murmur, occasionally swelling to a boisterous roar as it navigates the rocky terrain. This is a place where the landscape dictates the rhythm of life, where the very contours of the land shape the dreams and endeavors of its inhabitants. The history of McCaysville is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that crown its surrounding hills, a story interwoven with the exploitation of its natural resources and the resilience of its people. Once a bustling hub for copper mining, the echoes of that industry still linger, a faint, metallic tang in the memory of the earth. The Ocoee River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, now draws visitors seeking adventure on its whitewater rapids, a stark contrast to its industrial past. The narrow gauge railroad, a relic of bygone eras, still chugs along, a nostalgic link to the days when timber and ore were the lifeblood of McCaysville. The town’s character, forged in the crucible of industry and shaped by the enduring beauty of its mountain setting, possesses a quiet tenacity, a spirit that mirrors the enduring strength of the ancient mountains that embrace it.

About This McCaysville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of McCaysville, 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 McCaysville and Fannin County.

Detailed location data for McCaysville includes the ZIP code (30555), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Fannin County (Blue Ridge), and school district assignment (Fannin 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 McCaysville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.