McRae Georgia Map

About McRae, Georgia

McRae is a locality in Telfair County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,740. The population density is 280.0 people per km². McRae is located at 32.0680°N, 82.9007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31055.

McRae rests in the heart of Georgia's coastal plain, a landscape softened by the humid breath of the South. It lies 55.9 miles south-east of Warner Robins, GA (from Warner Robins, GA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 0.4 miles north-west of McRae-Helena. Here, the land rolls gently, not with dramatic inclines, but with a subtle, yielding contour that invites a slower pace. Pines, tall and straight as sentinels, stand in serried ranks, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, while the occasional live oak, draped in Spanish moss, offers a more ancient, gnarled presence. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of pine resin and the damp earth, especially after a summer shower, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in broad, warm shafts, illuminating the undergrowth with a golden hue that speaks of deep, quiet afternoons. The history of McRae is intertwined with the fertile soil and the promise of agriculture. Originally established as a railroad town, it grew from humble beginnings, its fortunes tied to the cotton fields that once dominated the surrounding Telfair County. The Savannah & Atlantic Railroad, a vital artery for commerce, brought life and opportunity, shaping the town’s early development. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, with pecans and timber contributing to the local economy, a quiet resilience pervades. The Ocmulgee River, a languid ribbon of water not far from McRae, has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life, its presence a constant, soothing reminder of the enduring natural world that cradles this place.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of McRae, 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 McRae and Telfair County.

Detailed location data for McRae includes the ZIP code (31055), telephone area code (912), county seat of Telfair County (McRae), and school district assignment. 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 McRae is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.