Walker County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is LaFayette, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 69,340 residents in 2024, up from 67,658 in 2020. It covers about 446 square miles of land and was created in 1833.
- County seatLaFayette
- Population (2024 estimate)69,340
- Land area446 square miles
- Created1833
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Walker 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 Walker County
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe | 10,614 | Partly in Catoosa County |
| LaFayette (county seat) | 7,028 | |
| Rossville | 3,942 | |
| Chickamauga | 3,014 | |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,657 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Chattanooga Valley, Fairview and Rock Spring.
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 27
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 2, SR 95, SR 136, SR 151, SR 157, SR 189, SR 193, SR 201, SR 337, SR 341
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA (wildlife management area)
- Johns Mountain WMA (wildlife management area)
- Zahnd WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Cane Creek, West Chickamauga Creek, Chattanooga Creek, Rock Creek, East Armuchee Creek and West Armuchee 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 Walker County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Walker County borders Catoosa County, Chattooga County, Dade County, Floyd County, Gordon County, Whitfield County, DeKalb County, AL and Hamilton County, TN.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Walker County, Georgia?
LaFayette is the county seat of Walker County.
What cities are in Walker County, Georgia?
Walker County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Fort Oglethorpe, LaFayette, Rossville, Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain.
What counties border Walker County?
Walker County borders Catoosa County, Chattooga County, Dade County, Floyd County, Gordon County, Whitfield County, DeKalb County, AL and Hamilton County, TN.
Is there a printable map of Walker County?
Yes. The Walker 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 Walker County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 69,340 people lived in Walker County on July 1, 2024, up from 67,658 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)