Morgan County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Madison, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 21,940 residents in 2024, up from 20,100 in 2020. It covers about 347 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatMadison
- Population (2024 estimate)21,940
- Land area347 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Morgan 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 Morgan County
Morgan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (county seat) | 5,131 | |
| Rutledge | 929 | |
| Bostwick | 400 | |
| Buckhead | 203 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Godfrey.
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-20
- U.S. highways: US 129, US 278, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 12, SR 24, SR 83
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Hard Labor Creek State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Oconee, Lake Rutledge, Big Indian Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Little Indian Creek, Sugar Creek, Little Sandy Creek and Gap 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 Morgan County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Morgan County borders Greene County, Jasper County, Newton County, Oconee County, Putnam County and Walton County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Morgan County, Georgia?
Madison is the county seat of Morgan County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Morgan County, Georgia?
Morgan County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Madison, Rutledge, Bostwick and Buckhead.
What counties border Morgan County?
Morgan County borders Greene County, Jasper County, Newton County, Oconee County, Putnam County and Walton County.
Is there a printable map of Morgan County?
Yes. The Morgan 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 Morgan County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 21,940 people lived in Morgan County on July 1, 2024, up from 20,100 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)