Catoosa County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Ringgold, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 68,940 residents in 2024, up from 67,873 in 2020. It covers about 162 square miles of land and was created in 1853.
- County seatRinggold
- Population (2024 estimate)68,940
- Land area162 square miles
- Created1853
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
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Cities and Towns in Catoosa County
Catoosa County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,614 | Partly in Walker County |
| Ringgold (county seat) | 3,425 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Indian Springs and Lakeview.
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.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 27, US 41, US 76
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 2, SR 3, SR 146, SR 151
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Chickamauga Creek, Peavine Creek, Little Chickamauga Creek, Tiger Creek and Dry Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Catoosa County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Catoosa County borders Walker County, Whitfield County and Hamilton County, TN.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Catoosa County, Georgia?
Ringgold is the county seat of Catoosa County.
What cities are in Catoosa County, Georgia?
Catoosa County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold.
What counties border Catoosa County?
Catoosa County borders Walker County, Whitfield County and Hamilton County, TN.
Is there a printable map of Catoosa County?
Yes. The Catoosa 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 Catoosa County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 68,940 people lived in Catoosa County on July 1, 2024, up from 67,873 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)