Chattooga County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Summerville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 25,306 residents in 2024, up from 24,971 in 2020. It covers about 313 square miles of land and was created in 1838.
- County seatSummerville
- Population (2024 estimate)25,306
- Land area313 square miles
- Created1838
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Chattooga 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 Chattooga County
Chattooga County has 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Summerville (county seat) | 4,421 | |
| Trion | 1,972 | |
| Menlo | 484 | |
| Lyerly | 463 |
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.
- U.S. highways: US 27
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 48, SR 100, SR 114, SR 157, SR 337
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park (state park)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Chattooga River, East Fork Little River, Little Armuchee Creek, Teloga Creek, East Armuchee Creek and West Armuchee 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 Chattooga County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Chattooga County borders Floyd County, Walker County, Cherokee County, AL and DeKalb County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Chattooga County, Georgia?
Summerville is the county seat of Chattooga County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Chattooga County, Georgia?
Chattooga County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Summerville, Trion, Menlo and Lyerly.
What counties border Chattooga County?
Chattooga County borders Floyd County, Walker County, Cherokee County, AL and DeKalb County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Chattooga County?
Yes. The Chattooga 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 Chattooga County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 25,306 people lived in Chattooga County on July 1, 2024, up from 24,971 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)