Upson County is in the Presidential Pathways travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Thomaston, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 28,358 residents in 2024, up from 27,696 in 2020. It covers about 323 square miles of land and was created in 1824.
- County seatThomaston
- Population (2024 estimate)28,358
- Land area323 square miles
- Created1824
- Travel regionPresidential Pathways
Print it: download the printable Upson 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 Upson County
Upson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomaston (county seat) | 9,850 | |
| Yatesville | 509 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Hannahs Mill, Lincoln Park, Salem, Sunset Village and The Rock.
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 19, US 80
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 22, SR 36, SR 74
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Sprewell Bluff WMA (wildlife management area)
- Big Lazer Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Flint River, Auchumpkee Creek, Potato Creek, Tobler Creek, Swift Creek, Little Swift Creek and Tenmile 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 Upson County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Upson County borders Crawford County, Lamar County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Pike County, Talbot County and Taylor County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Upson County, Georgia?
Thomaston is the county seat of Upson County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Upson County, Georgia?
Upson County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Thomaston and Yatesville.
What counties border Upson County?
Upson County borders Crawford County, Lamar County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Pike County, Talbot County and Taylor County.
Is there a printable map of Upson County?
Yes. The Upson 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 Upson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 28,358 people lived in Upson County on July 1, 2024, up from 27,696 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)