Dahlonega Georgia Map

About Dahlonega, Georgia

Dahlonega is a locality in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,299. The population density is 312.9 people per km². Dahlonega is located at 34.5326°N, 83.9849°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30533.

Dahlonega rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the southern Appalachian Mountains begin their gentle descent. It lies 18.6 miles north-north-west of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Murrayville. The air, often carrying the scent of pine and damp earth, feels clean and cool, a testament to the surrounding woodlands that cloak the terrain in shades of emerald and deep forest green. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, and the creeks that thread through the valleys murmur a constant, quiet song. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, its contours softened by the passage of seasons, creating a sense of enduring, natural grace. The very earth of Dahlonega once held a different kind of promise, one of glittering gold that drew prospectors and settlers alike in a feverish rush. This legacy of the Gold Rush is still palpable, a whisper of ambition and fortune in the town's historic square, where buildings with wide porches and sturdy brick foundations stand as silent witnesses. Today, the economy is more varied, drawing strength from the presence of a university that infuses the community with youthful energy, and from the rich agricultural heritage of Lumpkin County, where vineyards now flourish on the sun-drenched slopes. The spirit of Dahlonega, however, remains tied to its foundational story, a blend of pioneering grit and a deep appreciation for the enduring beauty of its mountain setting.

About This Dahlonega Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dahlonega, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.532594, -83.98491. 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 Dahlonega and Lumpkin County.

Detailed location data for Dahlonega includes the ZIP code (30533), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), and school district assignment (Lumpkin 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 Dahlonega is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.