Skidaway Island Georgia Map

About Skidaway Island, Georgia

Skidaway Island is a locality in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,315. The population density is 208.5 people per km². Skidaway Island is located at 31.9349°N, 81.0471°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31411.

Skidaway Island rises from the Georgia coast, a verdant expanse where salt marsh grasses whisper secrets to the incoming tide. It lies 10.7 miles south-south-east of Savannah, GA (from Savannah, GA: bearing 163°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-west of Wilmington Island. Ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like spectral shawls, cast dappled shadows across sandy paths that wind through the humid embrace of coastal woodland. The air here is thick with the scent of pine resin and the briny tang of the Atlantic, a constant reminder of the island’s intimate connection to the sea. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting patterns on the damp earth, and the calls of unseen marsh birds punctuate the quietude, creating a living, breathing symphony of the natural world. The history of Skidaway Island is deeply interwoven with the maritime heritage of the Georgia coast. Once a vital hub for agricultural endeavors, particularly rice cultivation that harnessed the fertile delta lands, its landscape still bears the echoes of those industrious days. Today, the island's character is shaped by its role as a residential and educational haven, home to the University of Georgia's Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, which draws a steady stream of scientific minds to probe the mysteries of the nearby waters. The economy here hums with a quieter, more academic cadence, punctuated by the gentle ebb and flow of island life, a stark contrast to the bustling port of Savannah just across the water.

About This Skidaway Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Skidaway Island, 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 Skidaway Island and Chatham County.

Detailed location data for Skidaway Island includes the ZIP code (31411), telephone area code (478), county seat of Chatham County (Savannah), and school district assignment (Chatham 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 Skidaway Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.