Powder Springs Georgia Map

About Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs is a locality in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 18,009. The population density is 845.2 people per km². Powder Springs is located at 33.8595°N, 84.6838°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30127.

Powder Springs unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes and verdant hollows of Cobb County, a place where the air often carries the sweet scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 6.5 miles west-north-west of Mableton, GA (from Mableton, GA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Smyrna. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet grace, a soft rolling character that invites exploration along winding country roads. Mature oaks and hickories form canopies over many of the neighborhoods, their leaves rustling secrets in the breeze, and the occasional glimpse of distant, tree-covered hills lends a sense of depth to the horizon. The underlying geology, a rich red clay, lends a distinctive hue to the soil, especially evident after a rain when it deepens to a warm, earthy tone, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring nature. This stretch of Georgia carries the echoes of its past, from its early days as a crossroads and agricultural center to its current role as a growing suburban hub. The name Powder Springs itself hints at a history tied to the natural resources of the area, a place where water sources were once valued for more than just their refreshment. While the agricultural roots remain visible in pockets of farmland and the enduring presence of barns, the local economy has diversified, embracing retail, services, and a burgeoning tech presence that brings a subtle hum of activity. Yet, the pace of life in Powder Springs retains a certain groundedness, a feeling that despite the outward changes, the essential character of the place remains tied to the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Powder Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Powder Springs, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.859549, -84.683824. 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 Powder Springs and Cobb County.

Detailed location data for Powder Springs includes the ZIP code (30127), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Cobb County (Marietta), and school district assignment (Cobb 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 Powder Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.