Cherokee County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Canton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 293,513 residents in 2024, up from 266,600 in 2020. It covers about 421 square miles of land and was created in 1831.
- County seatCanton
- Population (2024 estimate)293,513
- Land area421 square miles
- Created1831
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
Cherokee County has 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 39,381 | |
| Canton (county seat) | 38,049 | |
| Holly Springs | 20,133 | |
| Ball Ground | 3,311 | |
| Nelson | 1,171 | Partly in Pickens County |
| Waleska | 978 | |
| Mountain Park | 574 | Partly in Fulton County |
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, I-575
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 5, SR 20, SR 92, SR 108, SR 140, SR 369, SR 372
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Allatoona WMA (wildlife management area)
- McGraw Ford WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Allatoona, Lake Allatoona, Etowah River, Little River, Shoal Creek, Mill Creek, Sharp Mountain Creek, Canton Creek, Smithwick Creek and Salacoa 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 Cherokee County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Cherokee County borders Bartow County, Cobb County, Dawson County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gordon County and Pickens County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia?
Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County.
What cities are in Cherokee County, Georgia?
Cherokee County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, Nelson, Waleska and Mountain Park.
What counties border Cherokee County?
Cherokee County borders Bartow County, Cobb County, Dawson County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gordon County and Pickens County.
Is there a printable map of Cherokee County?
Yes. The Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 293,513 people lived in Cherokee County on July 1, 2024, up from 266,600 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)