Dawson County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dawsonville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 33,748 residents in 2024, up from 26,797 in 2020. It covers about 211 square miles of land and was created in 1857.
- County seatDawsonville
- Population (2024 estimate)33,748
- Land area211 square miles
- Created1857
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Dawson 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 Dawson County
Dawson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dawsonville (county seat) | 4,875 |
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 19
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 9, SR 52, SR 53, SR 136, SR 183, SR 400
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Amicalola Falls State Park (state park)
- Dawson Forest WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Lanier, Chattahoochee River, Shoal Creek, Amicalola Creek, Cochrans Creek and Little Amicalola 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 Dawson County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Dawson County borders Cherokee County, Fannin County, Forsyth County, Gilmer County, Hall County, Lumpkin County and Pickens County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawsonville is the county seat of Dawson County.
What cities are in Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawson County has 1 incorporated city or town: Dawsonville.
What counties border Dawson County?
Dawson County borders Cherokee County, Fannin County, Forsyth County, Gilmer County, Hall County, Lumpkin County and Pickens County.
Is there a printable map of Dawson County?
Yes. The Dawson 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 Dawson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 33,748 people lived in Dawson County on July 1, 2024, up from 26,797 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)