The Rock Georgia Map
Explore The Rock, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of The Rock, Georgia
| City | The Rock |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Upson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 32.964019 |
| Longitude | -84.241029 |
| Population | 179 |
| Density | 16.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 30285 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Thomaston |
| School District | Upson County School District |
About The Rock, Georgia
The Rock is a locality in Upson County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 179. The population density is 16.6 people per km². The Rock is located at 32.9640°N, 84.2410°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30285.The Rock emerges from the red-clay piedmont as a quiet intersection of earth and water, defined by the persistent, winding path of Sullivan Creek. It lies 19.6 miles south of Griffin, GA (from Griffin, GA: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.2 miles northeast of Thomaston. This landscape is characterized by a heavy, iron-rich soil that clings to the boots and supports the slow, deliberate growth of longleaf pine stands. McGehee Lake sits perfectly still at the center of this terrain, acting as a mirror for the humid, golden light that settles over the fields at dusk. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy silhouette of Pine Woods Ridge breaks the flatness of the sky, serving as a reminder of the higher ground that exists fifteen miles away.
The Rock maintains a rhythm governed by the seasons of the local harvest, where the legacy of agricultural labor remains pressed into the texture of the fields. Economic life here is sparse and grounded, far removed from the rapid pace of urban centers, though the proximity of Upson County Schools provides a steady focus for the younger generation. Life in The Rock feels anchored to the gentle depression of Mulberry Level, a basin that shapes the local climate and keeps the air thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth. Between the quiet banks of the creek and the broad, open stretches of farmland, the daily movement of the people reflects a patient, unadorned existence that values the stability of the land above all else.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- First Post Office at The Rock (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 084° E
- Upson County Schools (Local Recreation) — 5.2 mi, 215° SW
- Greatest Generation Memorial Park (Local Park) — 6.4 mi, 234° SW
- Thomaston-Upson Rec Dept. (Local Recreation) — 6.6 mi, 214° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 8.2 mi, 218° SW
- Confederate Hospital (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 014° N
- Big Lazer Creek Wildlife Management Area & Public Fishing Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 211° SW
- Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 241° SW
- Old Car (Historic Ruins) — 15.3 mi, 244° SW
- Candler Field Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 332° NW
- The Walking Dead - Saviors’ outpost filming location (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 264° W
- Rose Theater (Theatre) — 18.2 mi, 074° E
- High Falls State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 035° NE
- Hollonville Opry House (Theatre) — 19.1 mi, 317° NW
- The Walking Dead - last Negan vs Rick fight location (tree on hill top) S08E16 (Attraction) — 20.0 mi, 264° W
- Old Federal Road (Monument) — 23.4 mi, 200° S
- Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 24.6 mi, 015° N
- F. D. Roosevelt State Park (State Park) — 25.2 mi, 256° W
- Legacy Exhibit (Museum) — 26.4 mi, 258° W
- Ocmulgee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 27.6 mi, 059° NE · 256 acres
- The Walking Dead - Oceanside filming location (Attraction) — 27.7 mi, 324° NW
- The Walking Dead - The heaps filming location (Attraction) — 27.8 mi, 324° NW
- Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 27.8 mi, 060° NE · 116k acres
- Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.8 mi, 063° NE · 74k acres
- Planters Factory (Historic Ruins) — 31.3 mi, 051° NE
- Temple of wonder (Public Artwork) — 32.4 mi, 102° E
- Sam's Lake Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 33.5 mi, 337° NW
- Town Square Playhouse (Arts Centre) — 35.2 mi, 339° N
- Hawkins Arena (Stadium) — 35.4 mi, 105° E
- Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.5 mi, 114° SE · 16k acres
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About This The Rock Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of The Rock, Georgia. Coordinates: 32.964019, -84.241029. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for The Rock includes the ZIP code (30285), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Upson County (Thomaston), and school district assignment (Upson County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
