Gilmer County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Ellijay, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 33,327 residents in 2024, up from 31,342 in 2020. It covers about 426 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatEllijay
- Population (2024 estimate)33,327
- Land area426 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Gilmer County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Gilmer County
Gilmer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ellijay (county seat) | 1,923 | |
| East Ellijay | 1,625 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Cherry Log.
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 76
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 5, SR 52, SR 136, SR 282, SR 382, SR 515
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Rich Mountain WMA (wildlife management area)
- Cohutta WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Carters Lake, Cartecay River, Ellijay River, Mountaintown Creek, Anderson Creek, Tickanetley Creek and Rock 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 Gilmer County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Gilmer County borders Dawson County, Fannin County, Gordon County, Murray County and Pickens County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Gilmer County, Georgia?
Ellijay is the county seat of Gilmer County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Gilmer County, Georgia?
Gilmer County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Ellijay and East Ellijay.
What counties border Gilmer County?
Gilmer County borders Dawson County, Fannin County, Gordon County, Murray County and Pickens County.
Is there a printable map of Gilmer County?
Yes. The Gilmer County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Gilmer County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 33,327 people lived in Gilmer County on July 1, 2024, up from 31,342 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)