The Fulton County Georgia map covers Georgia’s most populous county and the central county of metropolitan Atlanta. Its territory stretches more than seventy miles from technology-oriented northern suburbs through Atlanta to airport communities and lower-density land in the south.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 1,098,791 residents on July 1, 2025, up 3.0 percent from the 2020 estimates base. Fulton County includes fifteen cities, with Atlanta serving as both the county seat and Georgia’s capital.
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Why Fulton County Has Such a Long Shape
Fulton County was created from DeKalb County in 1853. In 1932, the former Milton and Campbell counties were consolidated into Fulton, producing the unusual north–south shape seen on modern maps.
The county now covers about 528.7 square miles and extends across sharply different landscapes and development patterns. Dense urban districts, corporate suburbs, airport-area cities, small towns, and rural green space all fall within the same county government area.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Fulton County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The versions use the same county extent but differ in regional color, labeling, and the amount of ready-made detail.
Fulton County has fifteen incorporated cities. Because no finished source image was included with this request, the article does not claim that all fifteen city names appear on every labeled version.
Atlanta as County Seat and State Capital
Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County and the capital of Georgia. Most of the city lies in Fulton County, while a smaller eastern portion extends into DeKalb County.
Downtown and Midtown contain state and county offices, universities, cultural institutions, major employers, and transportation hubs. Buckhead and Sandy Springs extend the urban and corporate corridor northward, while East Point, College Park, and Hapeville connect the central county with the airport area.
North Fulton’s Corporate and Residential Cities
- Sandy Springs combines corporate offices, medical centers, and high-density residential districts.
- Roswell includes historic areas, river parks, and large suburban neighborhoods.
- Alpharetta is a major technology, employment, and retail center.
- Johns Creek is known for planned residential areas, schools, and professional employment.
- Milton retains lower-density development and equestrian land.
Mountain Park is the smallest city in the northern group. Together, these municipalities show how former Milton County developed into a collection of independent suburban cities rather than a single continuous municipality.
South Fulton, Airport Cities, and Rural Land
South Fulton, Union City, Fairburn, Palmetto, and Chattahoochee Hills occupy much of the southern county. South Fulton became a city in 2017 and contains a wide range of suburban neighborhoods, business districts, and undeveloped land.
College Park, East Point, and Hapeville developed around rail and airport access. Chattahoochee Hills follows a different model, using land planning to preserve farms, forests, and open space in the county’s southwest.
Chattahoochee River and Regional Water
The Chattahoochee River forms several sections of Fulton County’s boundary from the northeast toward the southwest. It supplies drinking water to most county residents and supports river parks, trails, recreation, and wildlife habitat.
The river also helps explain why neighboring counties change repeatedly along Fulton’s long edge. Northern, central, and southern sections meet different counties as the boundary follows the metropolitan region across more than seventy miles.
County Profile
| Established | 1853 |
| County Seat | Atlanta |
| 2020 Census Population | 1,066,710 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 1,098,791 |
| Approximate Area | 528.7 square miles |
| Incorporated Cities | 15 |
| Major Water Feature | Chattahoochee River |
Color Map
The color map separates Fulton County from its ten neighboring counties. It is especially useful for showing the narrow central connections and the wider northern and southern sections of the county.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected city labels. It provides a simpler reference for reports, worksheets, and monochrome printing.
Outline Map
The outline version preserves the county outline and included internal boundaries without the original labels or fills. Users can add municipalities, transit routes, commission districts, river sections, or demographic data to the open base.
Download the Fulton County Map
The Fulton County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select a labeled file for metropolitan reference or the outline file for a custom city, transportation, or population project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Fulton 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
How many cities are in Fulton County?
Fulton County contains fifteen incorporated cities, including Atlanta. They range from major urban centers to small suburban and rural municipalities.
Is all of Atlanta located in Fulton County?
No. Most of Atlanta lies in Fulton County, but a smaller eastern section is located in DeKalb County.
Why does Fulton County border so many counties?
Its long north–south shape crosses a large portion of metropolitan Atlanta. The 1932 consolidation with Milton and Campbell counties expanded Fulton into areas that meet ten neighboring counties.
References
Fulton County’s official profile explains the county’s creation, 1932 consolidation, area, regional divisions, and relationship with the Chattahoochee River.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate, 2020 census count, and recent population change.
New Georgia Encyclopedia documents Fulton County’s history, Atlanta’s role, higher education, and metropolitan development.
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