Ochlocknee Georgia Map

About Ochlocknee, Georgia

Ochlocknee is a locality in Thomas County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 628. The population density is 266.4 people per km². Ochlocknee is located at 30.9738°N, 84.0530°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31773.

Ochlocknee rests within a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and earth. It lies 10.5 miles north-northwest of Thomasville, GA (from Thomasville, GA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 11.0 miles northeast of Cairo. The land here is a study in subtler elevations, a gentle yielding of red-clay piedmont towards the coastal plain, where longleaf pine stands sentinel, their needles whispering in the warm, humid air. The sky above Ochlocknee is a vast, often brilliant canvas, and the light at dusk can paint the scattered farm fields and the fringes of woodland in hues of amber and rose. Close by, the quiet waters of Beverly Lake mirror the passing clouds, and Pine Creek meanders through its own verdant corridor, offering a cool, steady presence to the surrounding terrain. The roots of Ochlocknee run deep into Georgia's agricultural history, a place where the cultivation of peaches and pecans has long been a cornerstone of its economy. The town's character is that of a courthouse-square community, a place where life moves at a pace dictated more by the sun and seasons than by the frantic pulse of a metropolis. Whispers of its past are carried on the breeze, a history tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. Ochlocknee is also a unique custodian, falling within the boundaries of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to preservation, even in this inland setting.

About This Ochlocknee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ochlocknee, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.9738, -84.052952. 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 Ochlocknee and Thomas County.

Detailed location data for Ochlocknee includes the ZIP code (31773), telephone area code (229), county seat of Thomas County (Thomasville), and school district assignment (Thomas 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 Ochlocknee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.