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Buford Georgia Map

Explore Buford, 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 Buford, Georgia

How to Use This Buford, Georgia Map

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

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

Latitude	34.1193
Longitude	-83.990202
Population	17,144
Density	364.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30518, 30515, 30519
Area Code	770, 678
County Seat	Lawrenceville
School District	Buford City School District

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About Buford, Georgia

Buford is a locality in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 17,144. The population density is 364.8 people per km². Buford is located at 34.1193°N, 83.9902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Buford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30518, 30515, 30519.

Buford occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of red-clay soil and the subtle, shifting light that settles over the Georgia piedmont at dusk. It lies 1.9 miles east-northeast of Sugar Hill, GA (from Sugar Hill, GA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.1 miles northeast of Suwanee. The terrain around Buford rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells, creating a terrestrial texture that feels both ancient and settled. Suwanee Creek carves a narrow, winding path through this earth, acting as a constant, quiet companion to the local flora. Looking toward the horizon, one might catch the faint, blue-hued silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains, which stand as silent sentinels some forty miles to the north. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Grace Harris Park, where the forest canopy filters the afternoon sun into sharp, golden needles of light.

Buford rose from the necessity of iron and rail, grounding its early identity in the heavy, productive labor of the leather industry. The rhythmic clatter of machinery once dictated the tempo of the day, transforming raw hides into the durable goods that defined the regional economy. As the leather trade eventually receded, Buford pivoted toward a more diverse landscape of commerce and modern enterprise, maintaining a steady pulse of industry. The red-clay earth, once stubborn and difficult to till, now supports a sprawl of trade and specialized manufacturing that sustains a modern workforce. Even as the economy evolves, the town retains a distinct, hardworking character that honors the legacy of those who built its original foundations.

Buford maintains a cultural identity that balances a respect for tradition with the quiet acceleration of contemporary life. The town center serves as a locus for local gatherings, where the architecture reflects a mid-century sensibility that has been carefully preserved against the encroaching pace of the twenty-first century. Lake Sidney Lanier defines the recreational spirit of the region, drawing visitors to its expansive, quiet waters for relief from the summer heat. Among those who have emerged from this soil to achieve wider recognition, the legendary musician Bill Berry, formerly of the band R.E.M., stands out as a notable figure who once called the area home. Each event held in the public squares reinforces a sense of shared purpose, grounding the lives of those who live here in a rhythm that feels uniquely their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buford Greenspace (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 284° W
Buford Community Center Town Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 222° SW
Buford Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
Bona Allen Park #2 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 314° NW
Legion Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 006° N
Old leatherworking machinery (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 255° W
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 191° S
Lanier Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 341° N
Sidney Lanier Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 332° NW
Lake Sidney Lanier (Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 334° NW
The Bowl at Sugar Hill (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 253° W
The Eagle (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 252° W
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 181° S
Mill Creek Nature Center (Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 168° S
Bird Blind (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 174° S
Old Tractor (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 060° NE
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 4.7 mi, 281° W · 5,036 acres
Remembrance (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 224° SW
Settles Bridge (State Of Ga Dnr Own) (State Recreation Area) — 6.1 mi, 261° W
Mr Eggwards (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 224° SW
Greater Good (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 226° SW
Tractors (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 166° S
Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 270° W
A Legacy of Humanity (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 305° NW
AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 208° SW
Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.8 mi, 302° NW
Cumming Fire Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 307° NW
Steam Engine (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 308° NW
Gwinnett History Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 180° S
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 31.3 mi, 355° N · 752k acres

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