Screven Georgia Map

About Screven, Georgia

Screven is a locality in Wayne County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 689. The population density is 116.7 people per km². Screven is located at 31.4863°N, 82.0171°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31560.

Screven rests in a landscape where the earth breathes the humid warmth of the Georgia coast, a place where the pines stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets to the slow-moving air. It lies 35.1 miles south-west of Hinesville, GA (from Hinesville, GA: bearing 225°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Patterson. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of rainfall and the tenacious grip of roots, hints at the ancient waterways that have shaped this land. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the dense canopy in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of saw palmetto and the occasional flash of a cardinal's crimson against the deep green. The very air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of pine resin, damp soil, and the distant, salty tang of the Atlantic, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea. The roots of Screven run deep into the agricultural heritage of Wayne County, a testament to the fertile lands that have sustained generations. Historically, the economy has been tied to the bounty of the soil, with farming and timber playing significant roles in its development. The quiet hum of agricultural machinery can still be heard on occasion, a familiar sound in the rhythm of life here. Though the larger industries of the coast may draw the eye, Screven maintains a character shaped by its enduring connection to the land, a quiet dignity that reflects the unhurried passage of time and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Screven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Screven, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.486325, -82.01706. 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 Screven and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Screven includes the ZIP code (31560), telephone area code (229), county seat of Wayne County (Jesup), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Screven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.