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Braselton Georgia Map

Explore Braselton, 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 Braselton, Georgia

How to Use This Braselton, Georgia Map

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

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.

CityBraselton
StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyJackson County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude34.107616
Longitude-83.812908
Population13,403
Density394.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes30517, 30548
Area Code770, 678
County SeatJefferson
School DistrictJackson County School District

About Braselton, Georgia

Braselton is a locality in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 13,403. The population density is 394.8 people per km². Braselton is located at 34.1076°N, 83.8129°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Braselton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30517, 30548.

Braselton emerges from the red-clay piedmont as a landscape of quiet, undulating expanses where the earth holds a distinctive, warm hue. It lies 8.4 miles north-northwest of Winder, GA (from Winder, GA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-northeast of Auburn. Indian Creek carves a path through this terrain, its waters moving with a steady, deliberate pace that defines the local topography. To the northwest, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, offering a subtle contrast to the immediate, gentle plains surrounding the vicinity. Braselton Town Park provides a central green space for reflection, grounding the residential sprawl in an accessible, open environment. The stillness of Cruce Lake, located only three miles away, completes a geography defined by inland waterways and the soft, earthy textures of the Georgia interior.

Braselton maintains a historical identity rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the cultivation of peaches and pecans once dictated the seasonal clock. Over time, the local economy shifted from these agrarian foundations toward a diverse industrial and commercial base that supports a modern, active population. The development of infrastructure has invited logistics and manufacturing firms to utilize the accessible transit corridors that pass through the vicinity. This economic evolution has preserved a sense of industrious purpose, ensuring that the legacy of earlier settlers remains visible in the functional design of the streets. Residents observe a daily rhythm of commerce that balances the heritage of the land with the demands of a contemporary Southern economy.

Cultural character in Braselton thrives on a blend of community-focused events and a respect for the shared heritage of the regional population. Notable landmarks, including the historic downtown district, serve as anchors for public life where the architecture reflects a modest, enduring aesthetic. Kim Basinger, an Academy Award-winning actress, famously brought international attention to the locale during her time as a resident, leaving a distinct mark on the public perception of the area. Public gatherings often center on seasonal celebrations that highlight the local spirit and foster a sense of collective belonging among neighbors. The atmosphere remains one of measured growth, where the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the buildings and invites a moment of pause in the daily routine.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Braselton Riverwalk (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 345° N
  • 124 Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 137° SE
  • Hoschton Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 114° SE
  • Welcome to Hoschton (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 103° E
  • Hoschton Train Depot (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 104° E
  • Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 286° W
  • Tuggle Road (Local Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 265° W
  • Old Tractor (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 294° NW
  • Chicopee Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 354° N
  • Sidney Lanier Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 8.5 mi, 306° NW
  • Lake Sidney Lanier (Recreation Area) — 8.5 mi, 306° NW
  • Allen Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 011° N
  • Boy scout (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 069° E
  • Pendergrass Flea Market (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 071° E
  • Train Caboose Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 147° SE
  • Walnut Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 354° N
  • Fort Yargo State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 151° SE
  • Colleen Q Williams Community Theater (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 146° SE
  • Buford Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.3 mi, 279° W
  • Charlotte Nash Interchange (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 206° SW
  • Tractors (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 227° SW
  • Lanier Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 283° W
  • Old leatherworking machinery (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 272° W
  • The Bowl at Sugar Hill (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 270° W
  • Gallery on the Square (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 356° N
  • Breneau Ballet Center (Arts Centre) — 13.5 mi, 359° N
  • Gwinnett History Museum (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 223° SW
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.8 mi, 277° W · 5,036 acres
  • AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 240° SW
  • Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 30.6 mi, 034° NE · 752k acres

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About This Braselton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Braselton, Georgia. Coordinates: 34.107616, -83.812908. 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 Braselton includes the ZIP code (30517, 30548), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Jackson County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Jackson County School District).

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.