Explore Roswell, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Roswell |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.039453 |
| Longitude | -84.350946 |
| Population | 92,833 |
| Density | 880.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 30075, 30076, 30077 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Atlanta |
| School District | Fulton County School District |
Roswell stretches across the rolling red-clay piedmont of Georgia, where the land rises in soft, verdant swells toward the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 5.3 miles southwest of Alpharetta, GA (from Alpharetta, GA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Sandy Springs. The air here holds a particular quality of light at dusk, casting a deep, honeyed glow over the thickets of kudzu and the towering longleaf pines that populate the landscape. Within the quiet topography of Roswell, the Hog Wallow Creek carves a path through the earth, marking the land with its persistent, gentle flow, while the stillness of Bull Sluice Lake provides a reflective mirror for the shifting clouds just a mile away. The Triangle War Memorial sits at the center of this terrain, offering a quiet point of perspective amidst the quiet, wooded expanses that define the regional character.
Roswell emerged as a settlement born of the nineteenth-century ambition to harness the power of rushing water for industry, drawing families who sought to build a life upon the fertile soil. The founders recognized the potential in the local topography, establishing a hub that would eventually grow from a collection of modest structures into a significant center of regional commerce. Life in Roswell developed with a deliberate, steady cadence, reflecting the resilience of those who cleared the timber and laid the foundations of the early grid. The architecture of the older districts retains a sense of purpose, echoing the quiet industry of a time when the rhythm of the day was dictated by the turning of a wheel and the changing of the seasons.
Industry in Roswell has evolved from its early reliance on milling into a diverse modern economy, supporting a broad array of professional services and corporate headquarters that thrive within the infrastructure of the surrounding region. While the locality maintains a focus on commerce and business development, the educational needs of the population are met by a network of schools that prioritize academic growth and community involvement. The infrastructure of Roswell serves as a functional lattice, connecting residents to the broader expanse of the state while ensuring that daily travel remains efficient and orderly. This balance of professional activity and civic organization allows Roswell to maintain a consistent vitality, providing a stable environment for residents to pursue their various vocations.
Culture in Roswell expresses itself through a quiet appreciation for regional heritage, celebrated annually during local festivals that draw neighbors together under the shade of mature trees. While the larger regional sports landscape is dominated by the professional teams of the nearby metropolis, residents often turn their attention to local high school athletics, where the spirit of competition brings a lively fervor to Friday evenings. Landmarks of historical significance remain preserved as quiet monuments, offering a physical link to the past that the inhabitants respect with a subtle, observant pride. The pace of life in Roswell favors a thoughtful interaction with the environment, where the simple beauty of a walk near the creek or a moment of reflection at the Triangle War Memorial holds more weight than the clamor of more crowded centers.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roswell, Georgia. Coordinates: 34.039453, -84.350946. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Roswell includes the ZIP code (30075, 30076, 30077), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Fulton County (Atlanta), and school district assignment (Fulton County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |