Quitman Georgia Map

About Quitman, Georgia

Quitman is a locality in Brooks County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,062. The population density is 378.5 people per km². Quitman is located at 30.7849°N, 83.5599°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31643.

Quitman, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile earth, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp soil. It lies 17.0 miles west of Valdosta, GA (from Valdosta, GA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 18.1 miles south-west of Hahira. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, forgotten kings, stand sentinel along the quiet roads, their branches reaching towards a sky that often softens into a hazy, golden twilight. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, enduring beauty; fields of cotton and peanuts stretch towards the horizon, their neat rows a testament to the land's generous, if demanding, nature. The drainage ditches, often brimming after a summer shower, reflect the deep green of the surrounding foliage, creating fleeting, watery mirrors that catch the passing clouds. The history of Quitman is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its rich soil, a legacy shaped by the ebb and flow of agriculture, particularly cotton and timber. This heritage is evident in the sturdy, often weathered, architecture that graces the downtown district, where the echoes of a bygone era can still be heard in the creak of a porch swing or the slow turning of ceiling fans. The local economy, while diversified, still draws a significant portion of its character from the land, with agribusiness and forestry remaining vital threads in its fabric. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the historical homes that dot the periphery of Quitman, each whispering stories of families who once prospered and endured on this very ground, their presence as palpable as the humid Georgia air.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Quitman, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Quitman and Brooks County.

Detailed location data for Quitman includes the ZIP code (31643), telephone area code (229), county seat of Brooks County (Quitman), and school district assignment (Brooks 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 Quitman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.