Whitfield County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Dalton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 105,070 residents in 2024, up from 102,873 in 2020. It covers about 290 square miles of land and was created in 1851.
- County seatDalton
- Population (2024 estimate)105,070
- Land area290 square miles
- Created1851
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Whitfield 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 Whitfield County
Whitfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton (county seat) | 34,970 | |
| Varnell | 2,289 | |
| Tunnel Hill | 986 | |
| Cohutta | 848 |
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.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 76
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 3, SR 52, SR 71, SR 201, SR 286
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Johns Mountain WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Conasauga River, Coahulla Creek, Mill Creek, Swamp Creek, Little Creek and Dry 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 Whitfield County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Whitfield County borders Catoosa County, Gordon County, Murray County, Walker County, Bradley County, TN and Hamilton County, TN.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Whitfield County, Georgia?
Dalton is the county seat of Whitfield County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Whitfield County, Georgia?
Whitfield County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Dalton, Varnell, Tunnel Hill and Cohutta.
What counties border Whitfield County?
Whitfield County borders Catoosa County, Gordon County, Murray County, Walker County, Bradley County, TN and Hamilton County, TN.
Is there a printable map of Whitfield County?
Yes. The Whitfield 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 Whitfield County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 105,070 people lived in Whitfield County on July 1, 2024, up from 102,873 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)