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Wilmington Island Georgia Map

Explore Wilmington Island, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Wilmington Island, Georgia

How to Use This Wilmington Island, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wilmington Island, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Wilmington Island.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Wilmington Island
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Chatham County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	32.003548
Longitude	-80.973723
Population	15,129
Density	703.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	31410
Area Code	478
County Seat	Savannah
School District	Chatham County School District

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About Wilmington Island, Georgia

Wilmington Island is a locality in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 15,129. The population density is 703.6 people per km². Wilmington Island is located at 32.0035°N, 80.9737°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31410.

Wilmington Island defines a verdant expanse of land where the maritime air carries the salt-heavy breath of the Atlantic Ocean, only five miles away. It lies 9.2 miles southeast of Savannah, GA (from Savannah, GA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 6.4 miles northeast of Skidaway Island. The landscape of Wilmington Island is defined by tidal marshes and the slow, rhythmic pulse of the tides that govern the daily cycles of the low country. Nearby, the quiet waters of Tom Creek meander through the marsh grasses, reflecting the amber light of the late afternoon sun. While the distant silhouette of Spider Ridge remains a faint memory on the far horizon, the immediate terrain here is flat and soft, shaped by the ancient forces of the coastal plain. Humidity clings to the longleaf pines and tangled kudzu, creating an atmosphere that feels thick with the weight of growing things.

Development on Wilmington Island evolved from its origins as a quiet rural retreat into a residential haven that mirrors the broader economic shifts of the region. The local economy relies heavily on service industries and professional sectors that support the neighboring urban centers, maintaining a steady, industrious pace. Residents often gather for recreation at the Charles Brooks Sports Complex, which serves as a central hub for activity just a mile from the residential core. Trade and commerce here are deeply intertwined with the logistical advantages of being so close to the coast, providing a stable foundation for those who call this space home. The history of the region is whispered in the shifting sands and the steady growth of commerce that has transformed the landscape over the decades.

Cultural life on Wilmington Island is marked by a profound appreciation for the natural rhythms of the coast and a neighborly disposition that values shared space. Residents might spend their weekends exploring the local trails or traveling slightly further to visit the serene shores of Lake Mayer for a change of scenery. The community spirit is often on display during local gatherings, where the focus remains on personal connection rather than grand, public spectacles. While no singular, world-renowned celebrity hails exclusively from this precise patch of earth, the people here carry a quiet pride in the distinctive character of the island. Life moves with an intentional cadence, reflecting a deep-seated respect for the environment that balances the modern demands of daily work with the restorative peace of the marshlands.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Charles Brooks Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 013° N
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 327° NW
Talahi Island Community Center (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 002° N
Fort Pulaski National Monument (National Monument) — 2.3 mi, 038° NE · 11k acres
Skidaway Institute (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 236° SW
Little Tybee Island/Cabbage Island Natural Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.7 mi, 169° S
Little Tybee-Cabbage Island Tract (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 169° S
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 3.6 mi, 222° SW
Tybee National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 052° NE
Roger Lacy (Lacey) Historic Marker (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 294° NW
Roger Lacy (Lacey) Historic Stone Marker (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 294° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 5.0 mi, 294° NW
Immortal Six Hundred (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 071° E
Thunderbolt Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 295° NW
"home of the Atom Smashers" (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 292° W
Captian Mike's Dolphin Adventure (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 082° E
Skidaway Meadow (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 232° SW
Polk's Market at Sandfly (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 258° W
Fort Jackson (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.6 mi, 326° NW
Bilbo Mound - Oldest Civil Engineering Project in North America (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 308° NW
Nonfiction Gallery (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 299° NW
Graveface Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 309° NW
Gutstein Gallery (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 307° NW
Trustees Theatre (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 307° NW
E. Shaver, Bookseller (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.5 mi, 305° NW
Lucas Theatre (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 308° NW
Sorrel–Weed House (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 305° NW
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.6 mi, 328° NW · 94k acres
Fort Mcallister State Park (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 236° SW
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.7 mi, 035° NE · 7,086 acres

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