Putnam County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Eatonton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 23,383 residents in 2024, up from 22,044 in 2020. It covers about 345 square miles of land and was created in 1807.
- County seatEatonton
- Population (2024 estimate)23,383
- Land area345 square miles
- Created1807
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Putnam 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 Putnam County
Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eatonton (county seat) | 6,641 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Crooked Creek.
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 129, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 16, SR 24, SR 44, SR 142, SR 212
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Cedar Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- B. F. Grant WMA (wildlife management area)
- Oconee WMA (wildlife management area)
- Oconee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, Little River, Glady Creek, Crooked Creek, Rooty Creek, Beaver Dam Creek and Murder 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 Putnam County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Putnam County borders Baldwin County, Greene County, Hancock County, Jasper County, Jones County and Morgan County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Putnam County, Georgia?
Eatonton is the county seat of Putnam County.
What cities are in Putnam County, Georgia?
Putnam County has 1 incorporated city or town: Eatonton.
What counties border Putnam County?
Putnam County borders Baldwin County, Greene County, Hancock County, Jasper County, Jones County and Morgan County.
Is there a printable map of Putnam County?
Yes. The Putnam 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 Putnam County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 23,383 people lived in Putnam County on July 1, 2024, up from 22,044 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)