Explore Cumming, 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 Cumming, 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 Cumming.
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 | Cumming |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.20732 |
| Longitude | -84.140193 |
| Population | 7,318 |
| Density | 393.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 30040, 30028, 30041 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Cumming |
| School District | Forsyth County School District |
Cumming reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of red-clay earth and the enduring presence of the Appalachian Mountains visible on the western horizon. It lies 9.3 miles northwest of Sugar Hill, GA (from Sugar Hill, GA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of Buford. The terrain surrounding Cumming favors a gradual transition from wooded slopes to the open expanse of Big Savannah located ten miles to the south. Water plays a central role in the local geography, with the tranquil waters of Lake Sidney Lanier resting just two miles from the main thoroughfare. Small streams like Kelley Mill Branch carve narrow, shaded paths through the dense undergrowth only one mile away, providing a consistent rhythm to the land. Cumming maintains an inland character, far removed from any coastal influence, where the air feels heavy with the scent of pine and the changing seasons.
Cumming grew from the humble necessities of agricultural life into a place where the local economy now balances traditional industry with modern commerce. Merchants and farmers once gathered here to trade goods, establishing a legacy of self-reliance that persists in the small businesses lining the streets today. The red-clay soil, which once supported modest crops, now provides a foundation for a diverse array of enterprises that sustain the regional workforce. Residents maintain a steady pace of productivity, grounded in the practical realities of a town that has successfully navigated the shift toward contemporary commercial development. This economic stability allows Cumming to preserve its unique identity while adapting to the demands of a changing professional landscape.
Cumming fosters a cultural character defined by a neighborly spirit and an appreciation for the simple pleasures of public spaces like Cumming City Park. Residents often gather for local events that mark the passage of time, turning the quiet rituals of the calendar into communal celebrations. While the town maintains a modest profile, it is occasionally associated with the legacy of figures such as the country musician Jerry Reed, whose influence resonates within the broader regional culture. Landmark buildings reflect the architectural history of the area, serving as steady reminders of the generations who settled this inland territory. The atmosphere remains one of intentional, measured movement, where the collective memory of the people shapes the daily experience of life in Cumming.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumming, Georgia. Coordinates: 34.20732, -84.140193. 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 Cumming includes the ZIP code (30040, 30028, 30041), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Forsyth County (Cumming), and school district assignment (Forsyth 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. |