Oglethorpe County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Lexington, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 16,172 residents in 2024, up from 14,823 in 2020. It covers about 439 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatLexington
- Population (2024 estimate)16,172
- Land area439 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 898 | |
| Arnoldsville | 469 | |
| Maxeys | 219 | |
| Lexington (county seat) | 217 |
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 78
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 10, SR 22, SR 77
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park (state park)
- Redlands WMA (wildlife management area)
- Oconee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Long Creek, Broad River, Dry Fork Creek, Millstone Creek, Buffalo Creek and Barrow 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 Oglethorpe County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Oglethorpe County borders Clarke County, Elbert County, Greene County, Madison County, Oconee County, Taliaferro County and Wilkes County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Lexington is the county seat of Oglethorpe County.
What cities are in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Oglethorpe County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys and Lexington.
What counties border Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County borders Clarke County, Elbert County, Greene County, Madison County, Oconee County, Taliaferro County and Wilkes County.
Is there a printable map of Oglethorpe County?
Yes. The Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 16,172 people lived in Oglethorpe County on July 1, 2024, up from 14,823 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)