Buford Georgia Map

About Buford, Georgia

Buford is a locality in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 17,997. The population density is 357.5 people per km². Buford is located at 34.1207°N, 84.0044°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30518.

Buford unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape where the Georgia Piedmont begins to whisper its verdant secrets. It lies 1.9 miles east-north-east of Sugar Hill, GA (from Sugar Hill, GA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-east of Suwanee. The air, especially in the late afternoons of summer, carries a humid, earthy sweetness, a scent of sun-baked pine needles and the distant promise of rain. Creeks, like the Chattahoochee River not far to the south, are the lifeblood of this place, their courses carving subtle veins through the land, feeding the rich, red clay soil that supports a mosaic of mature oak and pine forests interspersed with open fields. The character of Buford is one of quiet industry, a place where the rhythm of work blends with the slow cadence of Southern life, each street revealing glimpses of well-tended yards and homes that speak of generations rooted in this soil. Historically, Buford's story is entwined with the railroad and the development of the textile industry that once defined its economic pulse. The arrival of the Gainesville Midland Railroad spurred its growth, transforming it from a modest crossroads into a hub of commerce. While the echoes of cotton mills have faded, the spirit of enterprise endures, now manifesting in a diverse local economy that embraces retail, manufacturing, and a growing service sector. A distinctive landmark, the Gwinnett Place Mall, once a monumental testament to suburban ambition, now stands as a symbol of changing times, while Lake Lanier, a vast expanse of shimmering blue just beyond its borders, offers a constant invitation to recreation and a stark reminder of nature's enduring power, a place where the water's surface often catches the sky in a dazzling display of light.

About This Buford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buford, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.120656, -84.004351. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Buford and Gwinnett County.

Detailed location data for Buford includes the ZIP code (30518), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville), and school district assignment (Buford City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.