Canton Georgia Map

About Canton, Georgia

Canton is a locality in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 35,741. The population density is 717.9 people per km². Canton is located at 34.2368°N, 84.4908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30114.

Canton sits at the confluence of rolling hills and the Etowah River, a landscape shaped by the gentle persistence of water and time. It lies 9.5 miles north of Woodstock, GA (from Woodstock, GA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Holly Springs. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faintest perfume of pine, a clean, crisp aroma that settles over the residential streets and the more open expanses of farmland. The terrain, a pleasant undulation rather than dramatic peaks, allows for broad views of the horizon, where the sky often stretches in vast, cloud-streaked canvases, particularly at dusk when the fading light softens the edges of the distant trees and casts a warm, amber glow over the rooftops. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a quiet exhale of verdant growth and the slow, steady flow of the river. The history of Canton is deeply entwined with its position along the Etowah River, a vital artery for commerce and travel long before its formal establishment. It grew from a trading post into a center for agriculture, with cotton once being a significant crop, its bales a familiar sight along the riverbanks. Later, the timber industry contributed to Canton's economic pulse, its mills humming with the processing of wood harvested from the surrounding forests. Today, while the echoes of these past industries can still be felt, Canton's economy has diversified, embracing a blend of manufacturing, retail, and a growing service sector that caters to its expanding population. The town retains a distinct character, a blend of Southern hospitality and a forward-looking pragmatism, evident in the careful preservation of its historic downtown alongside modern developments.

About This Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.236762, -84.490762. 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 Canton and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (30114), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Cherokee County (Canton), and school district assignment (Cherokee County 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 Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.