Meridian Georgia Map

About Meridian, Georgia

Meridian is a locality in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Meridian is located at 31.4519°N, 81.3779°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31319.

Meridian rests in McIntosh County, Georgia, a place where the land exhales a humid, pine-scented breath. It lies 21.9 miles north-north-east of Brunswick, GA (from Brunswick, GA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-east of Darien. The terrain here is a gentle inclination towards the coast, a subtle yielding of earth that is the prelude to the vastness of the Atlantic. Low-lying woodlands, thick with the murmur of unseen life, give way to marshy edges where the brackish waters of tidal creeks begin their slow, deliberate journey. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp sweetness, a blend of salt and decaying leaves, and the light itself seems to pool in the shallow ditches and along the sandy tracks. The character of Meridian is one of quiet persistence, a resilience born of its proximity to the sea and the enduring strength of the ancient live oaks that punctuate the landscape like stoic sentinels. The history of Meridian is inextricably linked to the rich, fertile soil and the waterways that have long served as arteries of commerce and life. For generations, the economy here has drawn sustenance from the land, from the cultivation of crops that thrive in the coastal climate, and from the bounty of the nearby waters. While the precise origins are lost to the mists of time, the very names of the surrounding creeks and inlets whisper of earlier inhabitants, of lives lived in harmony with the ebb and flow of the tide. Today, the scent of drying lumber sometimes mingles with the salt air, a reminder of industries that have shaped and continue to shape the character of Meridian. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence, felt in the enduring traditions and the unhurried rhythm of daily existence.

About This Meridian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meridian, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.45189, -81.377878. 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 Meridian and McIntosh County.

Detailed location data for Meridian includes the ZIP code (31305), telephone area code (478), county seat of McIntosh County (Darien), 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 Meridian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.