Talbot County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Talbotton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 5,755 residents in 2024, up from 5,733 in 2020. It covers about 391 square miles of land and was created in 1827.
- County seatTalbotton
- Population (2024 estimate)5,755
- Land area391 square miles
- Created1827
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Talbot 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 Talbot County
Talbot County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 3,624 | Partly in Meriwether County |
| Talbotton (county seat) | 738 | |
| Woodland | 303 | |
| Junction City | 140 | |
| Geneva | 72 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Box Springs.
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 80
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 22, SR 36, SR 41, SR 85, SR 90, SR 96, SR 116, SR 190, SR 208, SR 240, SR 315, SR 355, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (wildlife management area)
- Big Lazer Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Sprewell Bluff WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Flint River, Lazer Creek, Marshall Creek, South Fork Upatoi Creek, Richland Creek, Baker Creek and Kimbrough 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 Talbot County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Talbot County borders Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Muscogee County, Taylor County and Upson County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Talbot County, Georgia?
Talbotton is the county seat of Talbot County.
What cities are in Talbot County, Georgia?
Talbot County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Manchester, Talbotton, Woodland, Junction City and Geneva.
What counties border Talbot County?
Talbot County borders Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Muscogee County, Taylor County and Upson County.
Is there a printable map of Talbot County?
Yes. The Talbot 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 Talbot County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 5,755 people lived in Talbot County on July 1, 2024, up from 5,733 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)