Ranger Georgia Map

About Ranger, Georgia

Ranger is a locality in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 134. The population density is 34.3 people per km². Ranger is located at 34.5012°N, 84.7097°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30734.

Ranger unfurls itself across rolling hills, a landscape defined by the verdant embrace of Georgia's Piedmont. It lies 22.1 miles north-west of Canton, GA (from Canton, GA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north of Fairmount. Here, the land breathes with a gentle, undulating character, where mature hardwoods stand sentinel over sun-drenched pastures and the occasional glint of a small creek signals its passage through the terrain. The air, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a cool, earthy fragrance, a subtle perfume of damp soil and pine needles that speaks of the region's enduring natural beauty. The sky above Ranger often displays a vast, ever-changing canvas, its blues deepening to indigo as evening approaches, and its sunsets painting the western horizon with strokes of fiery orange and soft rose. The history of Ranger is subtly etched into its agricultural roots, a legacy of hardworking families who cultivated the fertile land, their lives intertwined with the rhythms of planting and harvest. While the precise origins are a quiet murmur in local memory, the economy has long been shaped by the land and its resources, with farming and timber providing a steady, if understated, livelihood for generations. The distinctive character of Ranger lies in its unpretentious spirit, a place where neighborly greetings are commonplace and the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the simple, enduring pleasures. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of its commerce, reflecting a commitment to community and a quiet pride in their shared heritage.

About This Ranger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ranger, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.5012, -84.709657. 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 Ranger and Gordon County.

Detailed location data for Ranger includes the ZIP code (30734), telephone area code (770), county seat of Gordon County (Calhoun), and school district assignment (Gordon 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 Ranger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.