Springfield Georgia Map

About Springfield, Georgia

Springfield is a locality in Dougherty County, Georgia, United States. Springfield is located at 31.5877°N, 84.2713°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31329.

Springfield rests in a landscape where the earth, a rich, ochre loam, yields readily to the sun, its surface a patchwork of fields hinting at recent harvests and the quiet promise of what's to come. It lies 6.8 miles west of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 16.5 miles south-east of Dawson. The air here carries the humid warmth of south Georgia, a palpable presence that clings to the skin and softens the edges of the afternoon light, often painting the sky in bruised purples and soft oranges as dusk descends. Live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ancient shawls, offer pockets of deep shade along the less-traveled roads, their roots gripping the gentle slopes that define the terrain. The rhythm of Springfield is that of the land itself, a slow, deliberate unfolding dictated by the seasons and the enduring cycles of agriculture, where the distant hum of tractors can sometimes be heard drifting across the open spaces. The history of Springfield is etched in the soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a legacy intertwined with the agricultural heart of Dougherty County. For generations, the fertile ground has sustained a local economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of crops, a tradition that continues to shape the character and commerce of Springfield. While the exact origins of its settlement are a subject of local lore, the town has always been a place where community bonds are strong, fostered by shared experiences and a deep respect for the land. Notable for its enduring agricultural roots, Springfield remains a testament to the resilience and steadfastness of rural Georgia, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the present, shaping the quiet dignity of everyday life.

About This Springfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springfield, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.587673, -84.271299. 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 Springfield and Dougherty County.

Detailed location data for Springfield includes the ZIP code (30909), telephone area code (770, 678, 478), county seat of Dougherty County (Albany), and school district assignment (Effingham 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 Springfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.