2017 Map of Buford Dam

About this map

Lake Sidney Lanier dominates this North Georgia landscape, its irregular shoreline creating a complex network of peninsulas and coves. The massive Buford Dam anchors the southern end of the reservoir, regulating the Chattahoochee River as it flows toward the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This modern survey illustrates the suburban expansion of Cumming, Buford, and Sugar Hill, showing how residential developments and recreation trails have integrated with the area's older landmarks. Local history is preserved in sites like the Beaver Run Baptist Cem and Ebenezer Cem, which stand alongside newer features like the Ebenezer Airport and the Central Park MTB Trail. The map also captures the tri-county junction where Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Hall counties meet within the waters of the lake.