Gordon County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Calhoun, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 60,765 residents in 2024, up from 57,548 in 2020. It covers about 356 square miles of land and was created in 1850.
- County seatCalhoun
- Population (2024 estimate)60,765
- Land area356 square miles
- Created1850
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Gordon 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 Gordon County
Gordon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun (county seat) | 19,592 | |
| Resaca | 1,137 | |
| Fairmount | 766 | |
| Plainville | 357 |
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, US 411
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 53, SR 61, SR 136, SR 156, SR 225
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Johns Mountain WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Oostanaula River, Coosawattee River, Salacoa Creek, Lick Creek, Pine Log Creek, Dry Creek and Oothkalooga 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 Gordon County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Gordon County borders Bartow County, Cherokee County, Floyd County, Gilmer County, Murray County, Pickens County, Walker County and Whitfield County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Gordon County, Georgia?
Calhoun is the county seat of Gordon County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Gordon County, Georgia?
Gordon County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Calhoun, Resaca, Fairmount and Plainville.
What counties border Gordon County?
Gordon County borders Bartow County, Cherokee County, Floyd County, Gilmer County, Murray County, Pickens County, Walker County and Whitfield County.
Is there a printable map of Gordon County?
Yes. The Gordon 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 Gordon County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 60,765 people lived in Gordon County on July 1, 2024, up from 57,548 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)