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McRae-Helena Georgia Map

Explore McRae-Helena, 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 McRae-Helena, Georgia

How to Use This McRae-Helena, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for McRae-Helena, 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 McRae-Helena.

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	McRae-Helena
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Telfair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	32.0636
Longitude	-82.8968
Population	6,253
Density	375.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	31055, 31037
Area Code	912
County Seat	McRae
School District	Telfair County School District

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About McRae-Helena, Georgia

McRae-Helena is a locality in Telfair County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,253. The population density is 375.1 people per km². McRae-Helena is located at 32.0636°N, 82.8968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. McRae-Helena is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31055, 31037.

McRae-Helena reveals itself as a quiet expanse of inland Georgia, defined by the steady, patient accumulation of red clay and pine needle mulch. It lies 30.2 miles west-southwest of Vidalia, GA (from Vidalia, GA: bearing 249°T), and is situated 0.4 miles southeast of McRae.

Sugar Creek flows with a sluggish, deliberate grace just one mile away, carving a modest path through the dense undergrowth that characterizes the local terrain. The air here carries a heavy, humid stillness that seems to press against the horizon, especially when the afternoon sun bleaches the color from the fields. Residents often gather for a walk at the Helena Community Park Walking Trail, a simple path that offers a clear view of the surrounding woodland. Only two miles distant, Little Ocmulgee Lake holds the reflection of the sky in its dark, glassy surface, providing a focal point for the quiet regional landscape. This geography demands a particular kind of attention, one that appreciates the subtle shifts in light across the flat, open plains.

McRae-Helena emerged from the convergence of two distinct settlements, a union that mirrored the broader economic shifts of the agrarian South. Timber and agriculture have long formed the bedrock of the local industry, with the scent of pine sap and worked soil lingering in the memories of those who labor in the processing plants. The economy remains tethered to the harvest of the land, reflecting a history of endurance through seasonal cycles of planting and trade. Over time, the infrastructure shifted to accommodate rail lines and transit, yet the fundamental reliance on the productivity of the regional soil persists. Small-scale commerce continues to pulse through the streets, sustaining the livelihoods of families who have occupied this space for generations.

Cultural character in McRae-Helena resonates with the deliberate pace of a place that measures time by the growth of crops rather than the frantic demands of the metropolis. Local gatherings often center on the courthouse square or community events that highlight a shared sense of heritage and neighborly obligation. The town is recognized as the birthplace of Tommie Smith, the Olympic athlete whose legacy of courage and social conviction remains a profound point of historical reference. Landmarks here are modest, favoring a functional aesthetic that prioritizes utility over ornamental display. Life moves with an internal rhythm, punctuated by the seasonal changes in the longleaf pine stands and the occasional shift in the climate that dictates the comfort of an evening spent outdoors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Liberty Square (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 325° NW
Helena Community Park Walking Trail (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 305° NW
Little Ocmulgee State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 009° N
Unknown Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 314° NW
Little League Field D.L "Mr. Mac" McLaughlin (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 314° NW
Telfair County Rec Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 113° SE
Alligator Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 117° SE
Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.4 mi, 174° S
Dodge County Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 14.6 mi, 296° NW
Project RAFT Monument (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 134° SE
Airliner (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 306° NW
080-002 (State Recreation Area) — 22.9 mi, 133° SE
Walter R Wilson Agricultural Arena (Stadium) — 35.8 mi, 177° S
Moody Forest Tavia's Trailorest Natural area (Nature Reserve) — 35.9 mi, 107° E
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ga (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.5 mi, 044° NE · 1,786 acres
Douglas Motorsports Park (Stadium) — 45.5 mi, 167° S
Titan I Missile (Attraction) — 50.6 mi, 262° W
Wb-66d (Attraction) — 54.4 mi, 312° NW
McDonnell F-101F Voodo (Attraction) — 54.4 mi, 312° NW
Northrop F-89J Scorpion (Attraction) — 54.4 mi, 312° NW
The Peanut (Public Artwork) — 55.5 mi, 222° SW
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 59.1 mi, 321° NW · 16k acres
The Brown House Museum (Museum) — 64.1 mi, 005° N
The Old Poulan City Bank (Historic Ruins) — 64.8 mi, 234° SW
The Old Pharmacy (Historic Ruins) — 64.8 mi, 234° SW
Jefferson Lookout Tower (Viewpoint) — 67.9 mi, 025° NE
Sidney Lanier Cottage (Museum) — 68.7 mi, 321° NW
U.S. National Tick Collection (Museum) — 70.0 mi, 069° E
Nigerian Dwarf Goats (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 72.7 mi, 342° N
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 77.2 mi, 154° SE · 350k acres

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