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Monroe Georgia Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Georgia

How to Use This Monroe, Georgia Map

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

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

Latitude	33.794836
Longitude	-83.713229
Population	14,928
Density	367.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	30655, 30656
Area Code	770, 678
County Seat	Monroe
School District	Walton County School District

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About Monroe, Georgia

Monroe is a locality in Walton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 14,928. The population density is 367.6 people per km². Monroe is located at 33.7948°N, 83.7132°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 30655, 30656.

Monroe serves as a quiet anchor upon the red-clay piedmont, where the land stretches into broad, rolling fields defined by the persistent growth of kudzu and longleaf pine. It lies 11.2 miles east-southeast of Loganville, GA (from Loganville, GA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Social Circle. The horizon remains flat and expansive, though the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the western sky during the clearest winter twilights. Monroe rests inland, removed from the reach of any maritime influence, finding its natural character instead in the quiet flow of Grubby Creek just a mile from the center. Residents often gather at Childers Park, a local green space that provides a grounding sense of permanence amidst the changing seasons. Only two miles away, the still waters of Bucaneer Lake reflect the immense, heavy clouds that gather during the humid afternoons of late summer.

Monroe emerged from the earth as a center for agriculture, where the soil once dictated the fortunes of every family and merchant who walked its streets. Cotton mills eventually rose to define the local economy, shifting the focus from the plow to the loom and cementing the town’s role as a regional industrial hub. The architecture of the downtown district reflects this transition, featuring sturdy brick facades that have weathered decades of economic cycles. While the mills no longer dominate the skyline, the spirit of production remains in the diverse small businesses that now occupy the renovated warehouses. Today, the economy leans into a blend of specialized manufacturing and retail, maintaining the industrious momentum established by earlier generations. The deep red earth remains a constant, staining the boots of those who work the land and the laborers who maintain the infrastructure of this enduring place.

Monroe possesses a cultural character defined by the rhythm of the courthouse square, where the pace of life feels measured by the slow movement of shadows across the pavement. The local identity is anchored by the historic Walton County Courthouse, a structure that stands as a silent witness to the various political and social shifts that have shaped the region. Among the figures who once walked these streets, the legendary musician and bluesman Blind Willie McTell remains the most globally recognized voice to emerge from this soil. Community life often congregates around seasonal festivals, where the scent of peaches and pecans fills the air and neighbors reconnect under the expansive Georgia sun. These events provide a momentary suspension of routine, allowing the true temperament of the residents to surface in shared conversation and song. Monroe continues to balance its respect for a complex, storied heritage with the quiet, functional demands of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Helen's Horse (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 167° S
Monroe Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 163° S
Childers Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 233° SW
Seven Governors Have Lived in Walton County (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 167° S
Hammond Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 077° E
Greenspace Program Acquisition (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 125° SE
Central Walton Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 133° SE
Shoal Creek Church (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 021° N
Moina Michael Birthplace (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 098° E
Hard Labor Creek State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 148° SE
Social Circle Welcome Center (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 182° S
Fort Yargo State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 357° N
Colleen Q Williams Community Theater (Theatre) — 13.6 mi, 359° N
Train Caboose Museum (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 358° N
Chevrolet 3100 (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 306° NW
Oconee County Civic Center (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 072° E
Redlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.9 mi, 111° E
Oconee National Forest (National Forest) — 18.9 mi, 111° E · 116k acres
Georgia Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 19.0 mi, 103° E
Gwinnett History Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 305° NW
Old County Jail Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 244° SW
The Dinky (Attraction) — 19.7 mi, 243° SW
Tractors (Attraction) — 19.8 mi, 316° NW
Farmhouse Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 20.4 mi, 068° E
Kissing Rock (Historic Ruins) — 21.3 mi, 056° NE
Kudzu Hill (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 062° NE
Stone Mountain Park (State Recreation Area) — 23.3 mi, 272° W
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 28.2 mi, 309° NW · 5,036 acres
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.2 mi, 179° S · 74k acres
Chattahoochee National Forest (National Forest) — 48.3 mi, 014° N · 752k acres

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