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Fairburn Georgia Map

Explore Fairburn, 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 Fairburn, Georgia

How to Use This Fairburn, Georgia Map

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

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

Latitude	33.547798
Longitude	-84.587265
Population	16,483
Density	376.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30213, 30268
Area Code	404, 470, 678
County Seat	Atlanta
School District	Fulton County School District

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About Fairburn, Georgia

Fairburn is a locality in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 16,483. The population density is 376.8 people per km². Fairburn is located at 33.5478°N, 84.5873°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fairburn is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30213, 30268.

Fairburn occupies a broad expanse of the Georgia piedmont, characterized by rich, iron-heavy red clay and dense stands of timber. It lies 2.6 miles west-southwest of Union City, GA (from Union City, GA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 3.0 miles southwest of South Fulton. The horizon remains wide and open, though the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally suggest a rugged relief far to the north. Water movement defines the local topography, with the gentle flow of Line Creek marking the edge of the landscape just a mile away. Nearby, the still surface of Milams Lake reflects the shifting light of the afternoon sky, providing a quiet basin for the local wildlife. The Greenspace Program Acquisition offers a protected, natural preserve that serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding ecosystem. This terrain holds the heat of the summer sun, radiating a warmth that defines the slow, steady progression of the days.

Fairburn traces its growth from a rural settlement into a hub defined by the expansion of the rail lines and the subsequent reach of modern logistics. The local economy has transitioned from its agrarian roots, where the soil once yielded cotton and grain, into a center for distribution and industrial commerce. Warehousing and manufacturing firms now occupy the space where farmers previously tended their crops, shifting the labor force toward regional supply chain management. This economic evolution mirrors the broader development of the state, balancing the necessity of industry with the preservation of local heritage. Fairburn maintains its presence as a functional engine of commerce, drawing workers who appreciate the deliberate pace of life found away from the denser urban centers. The infrastructure serves as a reminder of how trade and transit continue to shape the daily reality of the inhabitants.

Fairburn retains a distinctive cultural character shaped by the intersection of Southern tradition and modern suburban expansion. The historic downtown area preserves a collection of architecture that tells the story of early twentieth-century commerce and civic life. Among the notable figures associated with the broader region, the poet and novelist Alice Walker spent formative years nearby, drawing inspiration from the textures of this very soil. Community life often centers around seasonal gatherings and events that bring residents together in the public squares. Visitors often take note of the quiet dignity of the architecture, where the materials and design reflect a commitment to permanence. Fairburn remains a place where the rhythm of the work week is punctuated by the stillness of the surrounding woods and the persistent, quiet beauty of the Georgia landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 048° NE
Fairburn Nature Preserve (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 211° SW
Frankie Arnold Stage & Courtyard (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 012° N
Southside Theatre Guild (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 012° N
Clarence Duncan Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 346° N
Dungeon Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 333° NW
Wilkerson Mill - Farris Park (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 257° W
Hendersons Arena (Stadium) — 5.7 mi, 041° NE
Hutcheson Ferry Tract (Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 259° W
The Shipyard (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 138° SE
Landrum Mill (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 180° S
Lake Kedron (Local Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 174° S
Rick Grimes finds a Gas Station S1:1 (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 326° NW
Tinsley Mill (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 177° S
060-008 (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 336° NW
Rice's Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 10.1 mi, 326° NW
Fayette County Clock Tower (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 132° SE
Welcome to Peachtree City (Public Artwork) — 10.5 mi, 182° S
Town Square Playhouse (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 134° SE
Sweetwater Creek State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 346° N
Spillway Dam (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 176° S
Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 116° SE
The Arch (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 046° NE
Sam's Lake Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 11.7 mi, 145° SE
Southwest Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.9 mi, 012° N
Two Days Of Battle At Jonesboro (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 095° E
Road to Tara Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 098° E
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 22.1 mi, 020° N · 5,036 acres
Chattahoochee Bend State Park (State Park) — 22.3 mi, 248° W
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 49.7 mi, 294° NW · 395k acres

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