Dawsonville Georgia Map

About Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville is a locality in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,403. The population density is 166.6 people per km². Dawsonville is located at 34.4212°N, 84.1191°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30534.

Dawsonville rests in a fold of Georgia's rolling Piedmont, where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 18.9 miles west-north-west of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 19.7 miles north-west of Flowery Branch. The land here is a generous canvas of verdant hills, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons, leading down to creeks that whisper through the valleys. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape in wide, golden swathes, illuminating the sturdy oaks and maples that stand sentinel over the fields. The character of Dawsonville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life seems to echo the slow, sure growth of the trees. This corner of Georgia carries the echoes of its past in the very contours of the land. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, its economy has evolved, now finding strength in a blend of retail, services, and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty. The legacy of its founding fathers, who saw potential in these fertile grounds and flowing waters, is still palpable, a sense of enduring purpose woven into the community's fabric. While not a place of grand monuments, Dawsonville possesses a distinct charm, a welcoming spirit that draws people to its unpretentious heart, a place where the memory of the old mill wheels still seems to turn faintly in the breeze.

About This Dawsonville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dawsonville, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.421205, -84.11908. 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 Dawsonville and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Dawsonville includes the ZIP code (30534), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Dawson County (Dawsonville), and school district assignment (Dawson 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 Dawsonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.