Explore Augusta, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Augusta, 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 Augusta.
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 | Augusta |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Richmond County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.47097 |
| Longitude | -81.974838 |
| Population | 439,238 |
| Density | 257.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 30901, 30912, 30917, 30903, 30904 |
| Area Code | 706, 762 |
| County Seat | Augusta |
Augusta commands the transitional landscape where the red-clay piedmont yields to the flat, expansive reach of the coastal plain. It lies 6.6 miles east-southeast of Martinez, GA (from Martinez, GA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-southeast of Evans. The terrain surrounding Augusta is defined by a subtle, undulating topography that rises toward the modest prominence of Poverty Hill, located seven miles away, providing a quiet elevation above the surrounding woodland. The moisture-laden air, often thick with the scent of longleaf pine, follows the winding path of the Savannah River, which flows only one mile from the center of town. On humid afternoons, the light filters through the canopy in a soft, amber haze, casting long shadows across the red earth and the nearby greenery of Dyess Park, where the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the rustle of wind through the trees.
Colonial ambition first charted the course of Augusta, which was established as a strategic outpost to secure the interior frontier against competing European powers. The settlement grew in importance as a center for trade, drawing its early sustenance from the commerce that moved along the Savannah River. Over time, Augusta transformed from a rugged colonial trading post into a sophisticated hub, its architecture evolving to reflect the aspirations of a growing agrarian society. The enduring presence of historic brick structures and wide, tree-lined boulevards serves as a silent ledger of the generations who cultivated the land and built the foundations of a permanent, resilient settlement.
Modern Augusta thrives on a diverse economic base that balances historical industry with contemporary innovation in medicine and technology. The presence of Augusta University anchors the intellectual life of the region, driving research and fostering a professional workforce that keeps the economy in constant motion. Infrastructure in Augusta supports a bustling network of logistics and specialized services, while the nearby Langley Pond provides a quiet, reflective space that contrasts with the brisk pace of the downtown commercial districts. This synthesis of academic rigor and industrial application ensures that Augusta remains a vital node in the regional economy, characterized by a steady, deliberate growth that favors long-term stability over fleeting trends.
Cultural life in Augusta finds its most vivid expression in the annual traditions that draw visitors from across the globe, most notably the prestigious golf tournament that defines the local calendar each spring. Sports enthusiasts find a deep connection to the collegiate teams of the region, while the public spaces, such as those found throughout Dyess Park, serve as communal backdrops for festivals and gatherings. Famous figures, including the legendary singer James Brown, emerged from the local culture to leave an indelible mark on the international stage, carrying the spirit of the region with them. Whether observing the quiet, mirror-like surface of Langley Pond or attending a high-stakes professional match, residents experience a sense of place that is deeply rooted in the specific, unhurried rhythm of life in Augusta.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Augusta, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.47097, -81.974838. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Augusta includes the ZIP code (30901, 30912, 30917), telephone area code (706, 762), county seat of Richmond County (Augusta), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |