Millwood Georgia Map

About Millwood, Georgia

Millwood is a locality in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 66. The population density is 46.2 people per km². Millwood is located at 31.2658°N, 82.6604°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31552.

Millwood rests in the gentle embrace of Georgia's piedmont, where the earth, a rich, deep red, yields to the subtle undulations of the landscape. It lies 18.5 miles west-northwest of Waycross, GA (from Waycross, GA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 17.5 miles south of Nicholls. Longleaf pines, their needles whispering secrets in the infrequent breeze, stand sentinel over fields that once knew the plow and now, in places, are being reclaimed by the determined spread of kudzu. The air here carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of life that is more felt than heard, and the quality of light in the late afternoon, as it slants through the overarching canopy, paints the scene in hues of honey and amber, a fleeting moment of profound beauty before the long, languid twilight descends. Perch Creek, a ribbon of cool water, meanders a mile to the west, its banks a haven for unseen creatures, and six miles beyond, King O' Lee Lake offers a broader expanse of reflection, mirroring the vast, open sky. The history of Millwood is a story whispered in the weathered wood of its older structures and in the quiet dignity of its courthouse square, a place where generations have gathered and where the echoes of a different time still resonate. This inland enclave, far from the salt-laced air of the coast, thrives today as a part of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a commitment to preservation, an understanding that even the landlocked heart of Georgia holds a wildness worth protecting. The local economy, once tethered to the bounty of the soil, with peaches and pecans being the proud produce of its farmers, now finds its footing in a more varied landscape of small businesses and artisanal crafts, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The slow, deliberate pace of life in Millwood allows for a deeper appreciation of its natural surroundings and the quiet strength of its community.

About This Millwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millwood, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.265763, -82.660419. 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 Millwood and Ware County.

Detailed location data for Millwood includes the ZIP code (31552), telephone area code (229), county seat of Ware County (Waycross), and school district assignment (Ware 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 Millwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.