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Alpharetta Georgia Map

Explore Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta, Georgia

How to Use This Alpharetta, Georgia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta.

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	Alpharetta
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Fulton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.070866
Longitude	-84.27265
Population	65,818
Density	944.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30009, 30022, 30004, 30005, 30023
Area Code	404, 470, 678
County Seat	Atlanta
School District	Fulton County School District

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About Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta is a locality in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 65,818. The population density is 944.7 people per km². Alpharetta is located at 34.0709°N, 84.2726°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Alpharetta is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30009, 30022, 30004.

Alpharetta stands as a centerpiece of the inland piedmont, where the earth is stained with the deep, iron-rich hue of red clay and the horizon holds the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.9 miles south of Milton, GA (from Milton, GA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 5.3 miles northeast of Roswell. The landscape here is characterized by gentle, undulating ridges and dense woodlands, where the quiet flow of Foe Killer Creek marks the terrain just a mile from the center. Residents often gather under the canopy of local hardwoods at City Square Park, a focal point that anchors the immediate environment. On late summer afternoons, the light turns a soft, gilded amber, illuminating the verdant leaves and casting long shadows across the rolling topography that defines the regional character.

Alpharetta emerged from the quiet expansion of early nineteenth-century agricultural settlements, evolving from a rural trading crossroads into a structured municipality. The history of Alpharetta is tied to the movement of settlers who favored the fertile soil and the proximity of reliable water sources to establish their livelihoods. Over the decades, the settlement transitioned from a quiet agrarian outpost into a deliberate hub of development, carefully preserving the memory of its early days while embracing the rapid growth that transformed the surrounding countryside. This evolution reflects a persistent ambition, shifting from small-scale farming to a sophisticated node of modern commerce that honors the resilience of those who first cleared the land.

Alpharetta thrives as a robust economic engine, anchoring itself with a diverse array of corporate headquarters and a well-developed infrastructure that supports a high density of professional enterprise. The local economy benefits from a concentration of technology firms and service-oriented industries, creating a dynamic workspace that draws commuters from across the region. Educational opportunities are supported by local branches of higher learning institutions that provide a steady stream of skilled talent to the professional sector. As the day progresses, the rhythm of office parks and business corridors pulses with a steady, focused energy, sustained by a network of modern roads and public utilities that keep the machinery of the local economy running with precision.

Alpharetta cultivates a vibrant cultural life that manifests in an array of annual festivals, outdoor music venues, and community-wide celebrations that bring residents together in common spaces. While the professional sports landscape is dominated by the broader regional teams based in the nearby metropolis, the local spirit is found in the high school athletics and community events that draw large, enthusiastic crowds. Visitors often congregate at City Square Park, the heart of the social experience, or venture toward the quiet banks of Lake Providence for a moment of stillness away from the bustle of the commercial districts. Though the town does not claim many globally famous individuals, it is defined by the steady, diligent presence of those who contribute to its development, ensuring that the character of Alpharetta remains as grounded as the red-clay soil beneath it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 001° N
Tennis Court (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 345° N
Big Creek Greenway (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 112° E
Liquid Sunshine (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 253° W
Rock Mill Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 170° S
The Market Place at North Point (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 219° SW
The Scene (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 219° SW
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 239° SW
Studio Movie Grill (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 219° SW
Kidcreate Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 180° S
Discover Science Center (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 194° S
Aurora Cineplex (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 239° SW
Mimms Museum of Technology and Art (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 240° SW
Centennial High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 4.5 mi, 195° S
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 4.8 mi, 168° S · 5,036 acres
ReWax UnWine (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 119° SE
Smith Plantation (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 237° SW
Faces of War (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 237° SW
Roswell Mill (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 230° SW
Teaching Museum North (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 236° SW
Roswell Historic Square (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 233° SW
Medlock Bridge Unit (Crnra) (National Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 144° SE · 44 acres
Scott Hudgens Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 122° SE
2 Tractors and Tow Grader (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 041° NE
Nick - Bell House (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 335° NW
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 33.5 mi, 006° N · 752k acres
Rich Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 43.1 mi, 353° N · 11k acres

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