McIntosh County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Darien, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 11,800 residents in 2024, up from 10,972 in 2020. It covers about 431 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatDarien
- Population (2024 estimate)11,800
- Land area431 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
Print it: download the printable McIntosh 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 McIntosh County
McIntosh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Darien (county seat) | 1,747 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Crescent and Eulonia.
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-95
- U.S. highways: US 17
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 25, SR 57, SR 99, SR 251
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (Georgia State Parks)
- Altamaha WMA (wildlife management area)
- Sapelo Island WMA (wildlife management area)
- Townsend WMA (wildlife management area)
- Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Flag Pond, Altamaha River, South Newport River, Sapelo River, Julienton River, Darien River, Barbour Island River and Lewis 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 McIntosh County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
McIntosh County borders Glynn County, Liberty County, Long County and Wayne County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia?
Darien is the county seat of McIntosh County.
What cities are in McIntosh County, Georgia?
McIntosh County has 1 incorporated city or town: Darien.
What counties border McIntosh County?
McIntosh County borders Glynn County, Liberty County, Long County and Wayne County.
Is there a printable map of McIntosh County?
Yes. The McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 11,800 people lived in McIntosh County on July 1, 2024, up from 10,972 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)