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Dahlonega Georgia Map

Explore Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, Georgia

How to Use This Dahlonega, Georgia Map

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

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

Latitude	34.532594
Longitude	-83.98491
Population	7,537
Density	330.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30533, 30597
Area Code	770, 678
County Seat	Dahlonega
School District	Lumpkin County School District

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About Dahlonega, Georgia

Dahlonega is a locality in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,537. The population density is 330.0 people per km². Dahlonega is located at 34.5326°N, 83.9849°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dahlonega is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30533, 30597.

Dahlonega reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic passage of the Tanyard Branch as it carves a path through the red-clay landscape. It lies 18.6 miles north-northwest of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-northeast of Coal Mountain. The surrounding terrain transitions from the gentle slopes of the piedmont toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains visible on the horizon. Residents often wander through Conner Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy in long, amber needles of warmth. Those seeking the quiet rush of moving water may venture toward Clay Creek Falls, or find stillness at the edge of Camp Glisson Lower Lake. Deep within the earth, the proximity of Bill Cove invites a cooling draft that settles over the region whenever the sun begins its descent.

Dahlonega traces its origins to the frantic, metallic glint of the first major gold rush in the country, a legacy that shifted the ground beneath the feet of those who settled here. This history transformed the local economy from its early extractive roots into a modern hub defined by viticulture and the steady pulse of tourism. The influence of the University of North Georgia adds a scholarly weight to the streets, anchoring the local industry in education and professional development. While the mines have long since quieted, the remnants of that era persist in the architecture and the persistent, industrious character of the people. Broad fields of vines now occupy the space where prospectors once sifted the silt, creating a new bounty that keeps the economy vibrant and grounded.

Dahlonega maintains a cultural identity that balances the solemnity of its past with a spirited, contemporary social life. The central square serves as a focal point for community gatherings, where the architecture reflects a mid-nineteenth-century sensibility designed for commerce and conversation. Local events throughout the year draw visitors to celebrate the heritage of the region, often accompanied by the resonance of bluegrass music drifting through the evening air. Notable figures such as the renowned actor Hal Holbrook have found a resonance here, appreciating the quiet intensity of life in these hills. This place remains a destination where the weight of time feels palpable, yet the atmosphere stays light, defined by the specific, earthy scent of pine and the persistent, enduring spirit of the residents.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bleu Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 306° NW
Hancock Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 348° N
The Historic Holly Theatre (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 224° SW
Yahoola Cherokee Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 064° NE
Lewis Monument (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 219° SW
Lumpkin County Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 108° E
Yahoola Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 104° E
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 095° E
Mcdonalds House (Historic Ruins) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 3.7 mi, 026° NE · 752k acres
Sidney Lanier Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 176° S
Lake Sidney Lanier (Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 177° S
Tasting Room (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 005° N
Auraria (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 209° SW
Old tractor (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 010° N
Chestatee Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 007° N
Chestatee Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 001° N
The Measure of a Man (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 189° S
Praying Hands (Public Artwork) — 9.8 mi, 189° S
Blood Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.8 mi, 001° N · 7,742 acres
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 297° NW · 24k acres
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 223° SW
Noontootly National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 12.3 mi, 320° NW · 25k acres
Tractor (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 114° SE
Raven Cliffs Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.6 mi, 018° N · 9,240 acres
Base of a railway bridge (Historic Ruins) — 14.9 mi, 219° SW
Bert's Farm (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 275° W
Breneau Outdoor Theater (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 149° SE
Breneau Athletes Artwork (Arts Centre) — 18.5 mi, 149° SE
Gallery on the Square (Gallery) — 18.5 mi, 151° SE

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