Baker County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Newton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 2,732 residents in 2024, down from 2,873 in 2020. It covers about 342 square miles of land and was created in 1825.
- County seatNewton
- Population (2024 estimate)2,732
- Land area342 square miles
- Created1825
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Baker County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Baker County
Baker County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Newton (county seat) | 560 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 37, SR 91, SR 200, SR 216, SR 253
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chickasawhatchee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Elmodel WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Long Pond, Brown Pond, Rockhole Pond, Basin Pond, Halls Pond, Flint River, Big Cypress Creek, Cooleewahee Creek, Alligator Creek, Little Cypress Creek and Chickasawhatchee Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Baker County borders Calhoun County, Decatur County, Dougherty County, Early County, Miller County and Mitchell County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Baker County, Georgia?
Newton is the county seat of Baker County.
What cities are in Baker County, Georgia?
Baker County has 1 incorporated city or town: Newton.
What counties border Baker County?
Baker County borders Calhoun County, Decatur County, Dougherty County, Early County, Miller County and Mitchell County.
Is there a printable map of Baker County?
Yes. The Baker County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Baker County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 2,732 people lived in Baker County on July 1, 2024, down from 2,873 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)