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Forest Park Georgia Map

Explore Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, Georgia

How to Use This Forest Park, Georgia Map

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

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	Forest Park
State	Georgia (GA)
County	Clayton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.620543
Longitude	-84.358181
Population	19,932
Density	826.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	31907, 31701, 30904, 30297
Area Code	706, 762, 404, 470, 678
County Seat	Jonesboro
School District	Clayton County School District

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About Forest Park, Georgia

Forest Park is a locality in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 19,932. The population density is 826.6 people per km². Forest Park is located at 33.6205°N, 84.3582°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Forest Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 31907, 31701, 30904.

Forest Park emerges from the red-clay piedmont as a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Veterans Creek, which traces a path through the earth less than a mile from the center. It lies 4.3 miles northeast of Riverdale, GA (from Riverdale, GA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Atlanta. This inland terrain remains firmly removed from the coastline, holding instead to the steady, grounded character of the Georgia interior. To the west, the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, jagged silhouette against the horizon during the clearer days of autumn. Local residents often find a moment of stillness at Bill Lee Park, where the canopy offers a reprieve from the heat of the afternoon sun. Nearby, the water of Ballard Pond reflects the sky with a mirror-like clarity that changes hue as the sun descends. The air here carries a weight of moisture and pine, grounding the spirit in a geography that values the slow turning of the seasons.

Forest Park grew from the necessity of the rail lines, evolving from a modest settlement into a hub where the rhythm of transit shaped the local economy. The industry here has long been tied to the movement of goods, as the proximity to major logistics corridors continues to draw enterprise to the region. Warehousing and distribution centers provide a backbone to the labor market, supporting a workforce that has adapted to the shifting demands of modern regional commerce. Development has followed the tracks and roads, creating a functional, no-nonsense environment where the pace of work dictates the flow of daily life. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the utilitarian architecture that populates the industrial zones, standing as a testament to the practical nature of the local economy. Even as the town modernizes, the focus remains on the movement of freight and the efficiency of the regional supply chain.

Cultural character in Forest Park is defined by a diverse and hardworking population that brings a distinct energy to the neighborhood streets. Community life often centers around the local schools and the shared spaces where neighbors gather for seasonal celebrations and athletic events. Notable individuals such as the legendary musician James Brown spent formative years in this region, leaving an imprint on the area's cultural memory that persists to this day. Landmarks like the historic Starr Park serve as gathering grounds, hosting festivals that bring a collective spirit to the public squares. The daily life here is marked by the hum of the nearby transit arteries, yet there is a lingering quiet in the residential pockets where the shade of longleaf pine offers a cool retreat. This balance between the bustling logistical activity and the personal pace of neighborhood life creates a unique atmosphere that is both industrious and deeply rooted.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 288° W
Starr Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 258° W
Unidos Dual Language Charter School (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 315° NW
Willie Oswalt Nature Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 142° SE
Reynolds Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 161° S
Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 003° N
Summertime (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 312° NW
Academy Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 312° NW
Uptown Comedy Corner (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 304° NW
Gilbert Memorial Cemetery (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 330° NW
Bears on Pole (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 004° N
The Arch (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 301° NW
Road to Tara Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 178° S
Clayton County History Center (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 177° S
Ashley Oaks Mansion (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 180° S
The Walking Dead - Kingdom filming location (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 326° NW
The Walking Dead - Terminus filming location (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 343° N
ABV Gallery (Gallery) — 8.4 mi, 004° N
Metropolitan Studios (Arts Centre) — 8.4 mi, 005° N
Besharat Gallery & Museum - Atlanta (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 345° N
Pb&j Gallery (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 013° N
Hop e Hill Beloved Community Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 355° N
Mass Collective (Arts Centre) — 9.3 mi, 345° N
Madame C.J. Walker’s Beauty Shoppe and WERDStudio Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 353° N
Panola Mountain State Park (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 086° E
Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 190° S
Sweetwater Creek State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 300° NW
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.8 mi, 340° N · 5,036 acres
Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 37.1 mi, 126° SE · 116k acres
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.5 mi, 136° SE · 74k acres

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