Cook County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Adel, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 17,984 residents in 2024, up from 17,231 in 2020. It covers about 228 square miles of land and was created in 1918.
- County seatAdel
- Population (2024 estimate)17,984
- Land area228 square miles
- Created1918
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Cook 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 Cook County
Cook 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adel (county seat) | 5,752 | |
| Sparks | 2,068 | |
| Lenox | 746 | |
| Cecil | 285 |
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 41
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 37, SR 76
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Reed Bingham State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: No Mans Friend Pond, Hutchinson Pond, Little River, New River, Withlacoochee River, Brushy Creek, Hutchinson Mill Creek and Youngs Mill 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 Cook County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Cook County borders Berrien County, Brooks County, Colquitt County, Lowndes County and Tift County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Cook County, Georgia?
Adel is the county seat of Cook County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Cook County, Georgia?
Cook County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Adel, Sparks, Lenox and Cecil.
What counties border Cook County?
Cook County borders Berrien County, Brooks County, Colquitt County, Lowndes County and Tift County.
Is there a printable map of Cook County?
Yes. The Cook 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 Cook County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 17,984 people lived in Cook County on July 1, 2024, up from 17,231 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)