Nelson Georgia Map

About Nelson, Georgia

Nelson is a locality in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,166. The population density is 243.7 people per km². Nelson is located at 34.3820°N, 84.3710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30107.

Nelson rests in a landscape where the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin to assert their presence, a place where the earth breathes a steady, green exhalation. It lies 12.1 miles north-east of Canton, GA (from Canton, GA: bearing 34°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-west of Big Canoe. The terrain here is a gentle swell, a succession of rounded hills draped in the deep, varied greens of deciduous forests, broken by patches of cultivated land and the occasional glint of water. A quiet stillness often settles over the valley, punctuated only by the murmur of wind through pines or the distant lowing of cattle. The air itself carries a certain coolness, even in summer, a gift from the dense canopy and the proximity to the rising slopes. The character of Nelson is one of unassuming resilience, a quiet strength drawn from the very soil. The history of Nelson is deeply intertwined with the resources that the land has offered, particularly its rich veins of marble. For generations, the quarrying of this luminous stone has been the lifeblood of the community, shaping its economy and leaving its indelible mark on buildings far and wide. The rhythmic clang of hammers and the rumble of machinery, though perhaps less pronounced today, echo a legacy of hard work and skilled craftsmanship. This heritage is not merely a matter of industry; it has fostered a distinct local character, a pride in tangible accomplishment and a grounded perspective on the world. The close-knit nature of Nelson is a testament to this shared history, a feeling of collective memory passed down through families who have worked the quarries and tended the land.

About This Nelson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nelson, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.382037, -84.371035. 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 Nelson and Pickens County.

Detailed location data for Nelson includes the ZIP code (30107), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Pickens County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Cherokee 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 Nelson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.