Wildwood Georgia Map

About Wildwood, Georgia

Wildwood is a locality in Dade County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 368. The population density is 29.2 people per km². Wildwood is located at 34.9634°N, 85.4111°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30757.

Wildwood sprawls across the rolling terrain where the Cumberland Plateau begins its gentle descent, a place where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer shower. It lies 8.1 miles south-west of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-south-west of East Ridge. The landscape here is a tapestry of dense woodlands, interspersed with meadows that, in the spring, burst with a riot of wildflowers, their colors a fleeting, vibrant surprise against the persistent green of the surrounding forests. Small creeks, their waters cool and clear, meander through the hollows, their banks often lined with moss-covered rocks and ferns that thrive in the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy. The character of Wildwood is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. The history of Wildwood is deeply entwined with the exploitation of its natural resources, particularly timber and coal, though those industries have long since receded, leaving behind a landscape slowly reclaiming its wilder form. The local economy now leans more towards small-scale agriculture and a burgeoning interest in outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to its hiking trails and the nearby natural springs. Many of the older homes, built by early settlers, still stand, their weathered wood and simple designs a testament to a more self-sufficient era. The evenings here can be particularly serene, the deepening twilight punctuated only by the chirping of crickets and the distant hoot of an owl, a quiet symphony that underscores the profound peace of this corner of Georgia.

About This Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wildwood, 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 Wildwood and Dade County.

Detailed location data for Wildwood includes the ZIP code (30157), telephone area code (404, 470, 678, 770), county seat of Dade County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Dade 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 Wildwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.