Douglas Georgia Map

About Douglas, Georgia

Douglas is a locality in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 11,749. The population density is 313.3 people per km². Douglas is located at 31.5088°N, 82.8499°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31533.

Douglas rests in the southern Georgia landscape, where the red-clay soil of the Piedmont gradually softens into the flatter, sandier terrain of the Coastal Plain. It lies 35.7 miles northwest of Waycross, GA (from Waycross, GA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 12.7 miles west of Nicholls. The air here often carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain, a subtle perfume of pine needles and damp earth. Longleaf pines, their stately trunks reaching for the sky, are a common sight, their needles whispering in the breeze, a constant reminder of the region's natural heritage. The landscape around Douglas is a gentle unfolding of fields and forests, punctuated by the slow, meandering courses of small creeks and tributaries that feed the larger Okefenokee Swamp to the east, a vast and mysterious wilderness that shapes the very character of this part of Georgia. The history of Douglas is tied to the ebb and flow of agriculture and industry, with its roots reaching back to the early days of Georgia's settlement. For a significant period, timber and naval stores were the lifeblood of the local economy, with vast tracts of pine forest providing the raw materials. Later, the cultivation of crops like tobacco and cotton, alongside a burgeoning poultry industry, sustained the community. The rhythm of life in Douglas has long been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, persistent pulse that has guided its development. The courthouse square, a familiar hallmark of Southern towns, serves as the enduring center of civic and social life, a place where generations have gathered. Douglas possesses a cultural character that is deeply rooted in Southern traditions, a blend of pragmatism and a quiet, enduring warmth that travelers often remark upon. The Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, located within the city, offers a tangible glimpse into the region's past, preserving the stories of those who lived and worked this land. Local events, often centered around harvest seasons or community celebrations, provide opportunities for neighbors to connect and share in the spirit of Douglas. While no globally recognized figures hail from Douglas, its strength lies in the collective spirit of its residents, a community that continues to honor its heritage while looking toward the future.

About This Douglas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Douglas, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.508807, -82.849865. 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 Douglas and Coffee County.

Detailed location data for Douglas includes the ZIP code (31533), telephone area code (229), county seat of Coffee County (Douglas), and school district assignment (Coffee 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 Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.