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Clarkston Georgia Map

Explore Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, Georgia

How to Use This Clarkston, Georgia Map

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

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

Latitude	33.809549
Longitude	-84.239643
Population	14,756
Density	3088.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	30021
Area Code	404, 470, 678
County Seat	Decatur
School District	DeKalb County School District

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About Clarkston, Georgia

Clarkston is a locality in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 14,756. The population density is 3088.0 people per km². Clarkston is located at 33.8095°N, 84.2396°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Clarkston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 30021.

Clarkston anchors a portion of the red-clay piedmont where the earth holds the heat of the sun long after the light begins to fail. It lies 2.0 miles northeast of Scottdale, GA (from Scottdale, GA: bearing 46°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-northeast of Atlanta. The South Fork Peachtree Creek carves a persistent, quiet path through the landscape, serving as a vital artery for the local flora and fauna. Residents often find solace at the Forty Oaks Nature Preserve, a green sanctuary that offers a respite from the steady hum of modern life. On the distant horizon, the faint, jagged silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains provides a permanent reminder of the vast, varied terrain that defines this inland realm. Hugh Spivey Lake lies only a mile away, its still surface reflecting the changing moods of the sky in a mirror of dark, quiet water.

Clarkston emerged from the intersection of rail lines and agricultural ambition, transforming from a modest depot into a place of profound demographic shifts. The local economy has moved beyond its early reliance on the tracks, diversifying into a mosaic of small-scale commerce and service-oriented enterprises that sustain the inhabitants. Industry here does not roar, but rather persists in the quiet labor of storefronts and professional offices that line the central thoroughfares. The red soil, once the foundation of a simpler era, now supports a population that gathers the traditions of distant lands into one concentrated, vibrant space. This transition from a quiet rail stop to a crossroads of international influence marks the steady, deliberate progress of Clarkston across the decades.

Cultural character in Clarkston manifests as a remarkable convergence of global perspectives, creating a social fabric that is both complex and deeply collaborative. The town serves as a gathering point for diverse voices, where the everyday cadence of life is punctuated by the sounds and flavors of many different origins. While the area lacks the grand, towering monuments of larger metropolitan centers, it possesses a quiet integrity in its community-led initiatives and public spaces. The celebrated singer-songwriter Amy Ray, known for her work with the Indigo Girls, maintains a connection to this corner of the world, reflecting the creative spirit that occasionally blooms in such surroundings. Life here remains grounded in the simple, honest exchange between neighbors who navigate the complexities of a changing world with patience and resolve.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Adams Center/Refuge Coffee Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 244° SW
Forty Oaks Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 123° SE
Friendship Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 022° N
Milam Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 108° E
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
DeKalb County Greenspace (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
Stoneview Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 127° SE
Marvin Cole Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 163° S
Dekalb Schools Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
OnStage Atlanta (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 235° SW
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 266° W
Avon (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 215° SW
African Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 342° N
Little Tree Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 221° SW
Zone of Light Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 248° W
Decatur Fine Art (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 226° SW
Old Decatur Water Works (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 264° W
Sherman's Neckties (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 091° E
Freedom Bell (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 092° E
Garrand's Cavalry at Stone Mountain Depot (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 093° E
WWI Cannon (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 234° SW
DeKalb History Center (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 234° SW
Stone Mountain Park (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 092° E
Lullwater Tower (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 262° W
Delafield Planetarium (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 226° SW
Panola Mountain State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 143° SE
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 352° N · 5,036 acres
Medlock Bridge Unit (Crnra) (National Recreation Area) — 12.5 mi, 009° N · 44 acres
Sweetwater Creek State Park (State Park) — 20.8 mi, 256° W
Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 41.8 mi, 146° SE · 116k acres

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