Pitts Georgia Map

About Pitts, Georgia

Pitts is a locality in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 327. The population density is 172.5 people per km². Pitts is located at 31.9446°N, 83.5407°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31072.

Pitts rests in a landscape sculpted by the gentle, ancient hand of the Georgia Piedmont, where the earth swells and dips in a slow, deliberate rhythm. It lies 44.1 miles north-east of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west of Rochelle. Dense stands of pine and oak, their branches reaching for the wide, often sun-drenched sky, carpet the rolling terrain, punctuated by the occasional glint of a slow-moving creek meandering through the undergrowth. The air here carries the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, especially after a summer shower, and the quality of light at dusk, a deepening amber that softens the edges of the world, seems to linger, as if unwilling to depart. The character of Pitts is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried grace. The history of Pitts is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to generations who have worked this land. Cotton once reigned supreme here, its white bolls a familiar sight across the fields, shaping the local economy and the very lives of its inhabitants. Though the agricultural landscape has diversified, farming still holds a central place, with pecans and timber now contributing significantly to the livelihood of Pitts and its surrounding farms. The echoes of earlier times can be felt in the enduring spirit of its people, a deep connection to their roots that fosters a strong sense of community, a quiet pride in the enduring legacy of this corner of Wilcox County.

About This Pitts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pitts, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.944621, -83.540721. 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 Pitts and Wilcox County.

Detailed location data for Pitts includes the ZIP code (31217), telephone area code (478, 912), county seat of Wilcox County (Abbeville), and school district assignment (Wilcox 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 Pitts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.