Explore Canton, 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 Canton, 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 Canton.
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 | Canton |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.247201 |
| Longitude | -84.490723 |
| Population | 32,973 |
| Density | 695.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 30114, 30115, 30169 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Canton |
| School District | Cherokee County School District |
Canton possesses a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Etowah River as it winds through the red-clay piedmont. It lies 4.4 miles north of Holly Springs, GA (from Holly Springs, GA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Woodstock. The terrain surrounding Canton consists of gentle rises and expansive woodlands, remaining firmly inland and far removed from any coastal influence. Only forty-two miles to the north, the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains rise against the horizon, providing a grand scale to the quiet afternoons. Residents often find solace in the tranquility of Central Park, a verdant space that serves as the immediate green lung for those living in the center of the region. Just two miles beyond the main thoroughfares, the waters of Canton Mills Lake reflect the changing light of the seasons, while the nearby expanse of Grassy Hollow offers a distinct topographical break from the surrounding forest.
Canton grew from its early reliance on the textile industry, which once dictated the pace and purpose of the local economy. The legacy of those early mills remains visible in the architecture of the downtown district, where brick facades still stand as evidence of a time when the river provided the power for regional production. Today, the economy has diversified, shifting toward a broader mix of professional services and small-scale manufacturing that sustains the modern workforce. The red soil, so characteristic of this part of the country, continues to support local agriculture, echoing a time when the land provided the foundation for every household. Progress in Canton moves with a steady, deliberate motion, balancing the preservation of industrial heritage with the needs of a contemporary, growing population.
Cultural character in Canton manifests in the quiet gatherings at the courthouse square and the seasonal festivities that draw neighbors together under the Georgia sun. Visitors often admire the historic integrity of the downtown district, where the preservation of older buildings maintains a tangible connection to the past. The community celebrates its identity through local events that emphasize music and regional crafts, fostering a sense of shared purpose among those who call Canton home. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the nearby metropolitan area brings a steady influx of new ideas and artistic expression to the local scene. This environment has occasionally served as a backdrop for the work of professional athletes and artists, though the spirit of the place remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of its long-term residents.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Georgia. Coordinates: 34.247201, -84.490723. 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 Canton includes the ZIP code (30114, 30115, 30169), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Cherokee County (Canton), and school district assignment (Cherokee 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. |