The Floyd County Georgia map covers a northwestern Georgia county centered on Rome. The city stands where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers meet to form the Coosa River, a physical setting that shaped transportation, trade, settlement, and the modern downtown.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 101,378 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 98,584 people in the 2020 census. Floyd County has 509.81 square miles of land and includes two incorporated cities, Rome and Cave Spring.
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Rome as a Regional Center
Rome became the county seat in 1834, two years after Floyd County was created. Its location at the head of the Coosa River supported riverboats, trade, foundries, banking, and cotton-related business during the nineteenth century.
Health care and education now contribute more to Rome’s regional influence. The city serves communities in northwestern Georgia and northeastern Alabama through hospitals, colleges, government offices, retail activity, and cultural institutions.
What the Map Set Includes
This Floyd County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support county and community reference, while the outline version offers a base for adding custom geographic or historical information.
Rome, Cave Spring, Lindale, Shannon, and Armuchee are verified places in Floyd County. No finished source image accompanied the request, so the text does not claim that every place appears as a printed label on every map version.
Education from Berry College to Technical Training
Berry College began with Martha Berry’s educational work in 1902 and developed into a private liberal arts college north of Rome. Its large campus, historic buildings, and connection to Appalachian education make it one of the county’s best-known institutions.
Rome also includes Shorter University, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Together with local health systems, these institutions draw students and workers from beyond the county line and support Rome’s role as a service center.
Cave Spring and the County’s Smaller Communities
Cave Spring lies in southwestern Floyd County and takes its name from a clear spring emerging from a limestone cave. The city is known for historic residences, a compact downtown, and a landscape that differs from urban Rome.
- Cave Spring is the county’s second incorporated city and a historic spring community.
- Lindale developed south of Rome around textile manufacturing.
- Shannon lies northeast of Rome near the Gordon County side of the county.
- Armuchee occupies a valley setting in northern Floyd County.
Cherokee History and the River Confluence
Before the county was established in 1832, the area formed part of the Cherokee homeland. Rome was founded at a major Cherokee settlement known as Head of Coosa, and the Chieftains Museum preserves the former home of Cherokee leader Major Ridge.
The Etowah and Oostanaula rivers converge in central Rome, and the Coosa River continues westward into Alabama. This three-river geography remains one of the most recognizable features of both the city and the county.
County Profile
| Established | December 3, 1832 |
| County Seat | Rome |
| 2020 Census Population | 98,584 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 101,378 |
| 2020 Land Area | 509.81 square miles |
| Incorporated Cities | Rome and Cave Spring |
| Major Rivers | Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa |
Color Map
The color map separates Floyd County from Chattooga, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and Cherokee County in Alabama. It is useful when the state-line position and surrounding county pattern need to remain immediately visible.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file retains the county outline and selected labels without regional fills. It provides a simpler reference for reports, worksheets, and documents printed without color ink.
Outline Map
The outline version removes the original labels and color while preserving the county outline and included internal boundaries. Rivers, communities, historic sites, transportation routes, or project notes can be added to the open base.
Download the Floyd County Map
The Floyd County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Choose a labeled file for regional reference or the outline file for a custom river, history, or community project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Floyd County map. The color file separates neighboring counties, the monochrome file retains selected labels, and the outline file provides room for custom additions.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Detail: County outline, included internal boundaries, surrounding areas
- Intended Use: Printing, classroom materials, presentations, documents, and custom annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities are incorporated in Floyd County?
Rome and Cave Spring are the county’s two incorporated cities. Rome is the county seat and principal population center, while Cave Spring is a smaller historic city in the southwest.
Where does the Coosa River begin?
The Coosa River begins in Rome where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers meet. From there it flows west into Alabama.
Does every map show all three rivers?
Not necessarily. Water features depend on the finished source map and its labeling choices. The outline version can be used to add the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa rivers when a project requires them.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate, recent population change, and land area.
New Georgia Encyclopedia’s Floyd County entry documents the county’s creation, Cherokee history, and transfer of the county seat to Rome.
New Georgia Encyclopedia’s Rome entry describes the river confluence, regional economy, colleges, health care, and cultural institutions.
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