Explore Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, 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 Brunswick.
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 | Brunswick |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Glynn County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 31.136149 |
| Longitude | -81.466936 |
| Population | 15,210 |
| Density | 345.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 31520, 31521, 31523, 31524, 31525 |
| Area Code | 229 |
| County Seat | Brunswick |
| School District | Glynn County School District |
Brunswick commands a unique position on the coastal plain, where the air holds a permanent, briny weight that softens the edges of the afternoon light. It lies 6.1 miles west of St Simons Island, GA (from St Simons Island, GA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of St. Simons. The landscape here is defined by a low, sprawling horizon that meets the sky about five miles from the open coastline, creating a sense of vastness that feels both intimate and exposed. To the west, the terrain holds a subtle elevation, occasionally rising toward the modest height of Liz Hill, while the low-lying basins like Boggy Gall manage the slow drainage of the heavy, moisture-rich soil. The proximity to the moisture of the Atlantic is felt in the lush, dark green of the longleaf pines and the way the shadows stretch long and thin across the flat, sandy earth as the sun begins its descent.
Brunswick carries the weight of its colonial origins in its very layout, with wide avenues and public spaces that reflect the deliberate, grid-based planning of its founders. The town grew as a vital point of transit and trade, evolving from a modest colonial settlement into a bustling hub that has seen centuries of maritime commerce pass through its harbor. At the center of this social geometry lies Blythe Square, a green space that acts as a quiet anchor for the surrounding architecture, where the legacy of early surveyors is still visible in the way the streets intersect. Even today, the history of the place feels less like a dusty archive and more like a lingering presence, embedded in the brickwork of older buildings and the quiet, persistent growth of the local vegetation.
Brunswick sustains a robust economic rhythm built upon the steady movement of goods through its shipping lanes and the industrial output of its waterfront facilities. The proximity to Brunswick Landing Marina provides a focal point for both commercial and recreational activity, while the nearby Academy Creek serves as a vital artery for the local maritime industry. Educational opportunities are anchored by the presence of the College of Coastal Georgia, which serves as a central pillar for the intellectual and professional development of the region. The infrastructure, from the sprawling port facilities to the steady flow of traffic across the bridges leading to Andrews Island, supports a workforce that balances traditional maritime labor with a modernizing service and logistics sector.
Brunswick maintains a distinct cultural identity that thrives on the slow, deliberate pace of the southern coast, where the rhythm of the tides often dictates the tempo of the day. Annual festivals draw the community together under the shade of ancient oaks, celebrating the harvest of the sea and the enduring traditions of the region with a fervor that feels entirely local. The landscape offers quiet respite at sites like Andrews Island, where the salt air and the sound of the water provide a natural backdrop to the daily lives of residents. While the town does not hold the fame of a major metropolis, it possesses a quiet dignity, reflecting a place where the connection to the land and the water remains the primary measure of a life well lived.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brunswick, Georgia. Coordinates: 31.136149, -81.466936. 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 Brunswick includes the ZIP code (31520, 31521, 31523), telephone area code (229), county seat of Glynn County (Brunswick), and school district assignment (Glynn 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 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. |