The Douglas County Georgia map set covers a fast-growing suburban county west of Atlanta. Douglasville is the county seat, while Lithia Springs, Austell, Villa Rica, and Winston provide reference points along the county’s eastern, western, and southern areas.
Douglas County was founded in 1870 and now forms part of the western Atlanta metropolitan area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 154,293 residents in 2025, a 6.9 percent increase from the 2020 estimate base.
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Map coverage and downloadable files
The Douglas County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. The labeled editions show selected communities, while the outline file keeps boundary lines without the original names or fills.
Douglasville provides the main administrative reference. Lithia Springs and Austell mark the eastern side closer to Atlanta, Villa Rica lies toward the western county line, and Winston identifies the southwestern area.
A growing county on Atlanta’s western edge
Douglas County combines suburban neighborhoods, commercial corridors, industrial areas, and protected natural land. Its position along Interstate 20 supports commuting and freight movement between Atlanta and communities farther west.
The county’s population rose from 144,237 in the 2020 census to an estimated 154,293 in 2025. That growth has increased attention to transportation, housing, utilities, and long-range land-use planning.
Douglasville and cross-county communities
- Douglasville: county seat and principal government and commercial center
- Lithia Springs: eastern community near Sweetwater Creek and the Atlanta side of the county
- Austell: incorporated city extending across the Douglas-Cobb county line
- Villa Rica: city extending westward into Carroll County
- Winston: community in the southwestern part of Douglas County
The presence of cities that cross county lines makes municipal boundaries important when reading the map. County geography and city geography do not always end at the same line.
Sweetwater Creek and the New Manchester ruins
Sweetwater Creek State Park protects wooded trails, rapids, and a 215-acre lake only a short distance from Atlanta. A trail follows the creek to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company textile mill, which was burned during the Civil War.
The park gives Douglas County a major recreation and history destination within a largely suburban setting. Its creek corridor also provides a clear natural reference on thematic and educational maps.
Commuter connections and local transit
Connect Douglas operates local fixed-route and commuter-oriented transportation services. Xpress buses link the county with downtown and Midtown Atlanta, while local routes serve Douglasville, Douglas Boulevard, Chapel Hill Road, and the Thornton Road corridor.
Color county map
The color edition separates Douglas County from neighboring counties and labels selected places. It makes the east-west contrast between Lithia Springs, Douglasville, and Villa Rica easier to compare.
Black and white map
This edition removes color fills while retaining selected labels and boundary lines. It preserves the main county and community references for monochrome printing.
Outline map
The outline edition contains the county shape and available internal boundaries without the original labels. Users can add Interstate 20, transit routes, municipal areas, Sweetwater Creek, or custom planning information.
Download the Douglas County maps
Download the Douglas County Georgia map in three A3 JPG versions below. Choose a labeled edition for immediate geographic reference or the outline version for custom content.
County Map File Information
This download includes three A3 JPG versions of the Douglas County map. The labeled maps retain selected place names, while the outline version contains boundary lines without labels or color fills.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3 high-resolution layout
- Map Detail: County boundary, selected internal boundaries, and surrounding-area reference
- Intended Use: Printing, classroom materials, presentations, documents, and custom annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Douglas County?
Douglasville is the county seat and the primary location for county government and administrative services.
Why do Austell and Villa Rica appear near county boundaries?
Both cities extend across county lines. Austell also lies in Cobb County, and Villa Rica extends into Carroll County.
What can visitors see at Sweetwater Creek State Park?
The park includes wooded trails, rapids, a lake, and the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill.
Reference information
Douglas County’s official overview describes the county’s 1870 founding and its location in the western Atlanta metropolitan area.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Douglas County provides the 2025 population estimate and recent growth rate.
Douglas County Travel & Tourism provides visitor information for Sweetwater Creek State Park and the New Manchester mill ruins.
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