Lee County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Leesburg, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 34,073 residents in 2024, up from 33,159 in 2020. It covers about 356 square miles of land and was created in 1826.
- County seatLeesburg
- Population (2024 estimate)34,073
- Land area356 square miles
- Created1826
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Lee 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 Lee County
Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg (county seat) | 3,574 | |
| Smithville | 621 |
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, US 82
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 32, SR 91, SR 118, SR 133, SR 195, SR 377, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Blackshear, James Pond, Fox Pond, Muckalee Creek, Flint River, Kinchafoonee Creek, Muckaloochee Creek, Chokee Creek and Fowltown 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 Lee County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Lee County borders Crisp County, Dougherty County, Sumter County, Terrell County and Worth County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Lee County, Georgia?
Leesburg is the county seat of Lee County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Lee County, Georgia?
Lee County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Leesburg and Smithville.
What counties border Lee County?
Lee County borders Crisp County, Dougherty County, Sumter County, Terrell County and Worth County.
Is there a printable map of Lee County?
Yes. The Lee 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 Lee County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 34,073 people lived in Lee County on July 1, 2024, up from 33,159 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)