Pine Lake Georgia Map

About Pine Lake, Georgia

Pine Lake is a locality in Clarke County, Georgia, United States. Pine Lake is located at 33.9334°N, 83.4616°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30072.

Pine Lake shimmers under the Georgia sun, a quiet expanse of water fringed by the deep green of mature pines and sprawling oaks. It lies 5.2 miles west-south-west of Athens, GA (from Athens, GA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-west of Watkinsville. The land here rolls gently, a subtle topography that hints at the Piedmont’s underlying robustness, and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower. Dragonflies, their wings like stained glass, dart over the water's surface, while the occasional splash of a turtle or a leaping bass breaks the placid stillness. The shoreline is a mosaic of weathered wood and emergent reeds, a natural border that gives way to dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, creating a sense of secluded tranquility. This corner of Clarke County holds a history tied to the fertile land and its bounty. For generations, the surrounding fields, now softened by encroaching woods, likely yielded cotton and other crops, their stories whispered by the rustling leaves. The local economy, though diversified today, retains echoes of that agricultural past, with small farms and family businesses still dotting the landscape. Pine Lake itself, a natural feature that predates modern development, has always been a focal point, a place for respite and reflection. It’s the kind of place where the pace of life feels dictated by the sun’s arc and the subtle shifts in the seasons, a quiet counterpoint to the distant hum of more bustling centers.

About This Pine Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pine Lake, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.933449, -83.46155. 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 Pine Lake and Clarke County.

Detailed location data for Pine Lake includes the ZIP code (30606), telephone area code (229, 404, 470, 678), county seat of Clarke County (Athens), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Pine Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.