Murray County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Chatsworth, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 41,316 residents in 2024, up from 39,975 in 2020. It covers about 344 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatChatsworth
- Population (2024 estimate)41,316
- Land area344 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Murray 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 Murray County
Murray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth (county seat) | 4,943 | |
| Eton | 851 |
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, US 411
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 52, SR 61, SR 136, SR 225, SR 282, SR 286
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Fort Mountain State Park (state park)
- Cohutta WMA (wildlife management area)
- Coosawattee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Carters Lake, Reregulation Reservoir, Conasauga River, Holly Creek, Mill Creek, Sumac Creek, Sugar 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 Murray County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Murray County borders Fannin County, Gilmer County, Gordon County, Whitfield County, Bradley County, TN and Polk County, TN.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Murray County, Georgia?
Chatsworth is the county seat of Murray County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Murray County, Georgia?
Murray County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Chatsworth and Eton.
What counties border Murray County?
Murray County borders Fannin County, Gilmer County, Gordon County, Whitfield County, Bradley County, TN and Polk County, TN.
Is there a printable map of Murray County?
Yes. The Murray 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 Murray County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 41,316 people lived in Murray County on July 1, 2024, up from 39,975 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)