The Gordon County Georgia map covers a northwestern Georgia county centered on Calhoun. Interstate 75, rail lines, manufacturing towns, Cherokee historic sites, river valleys, farms, and mountain recreation areas give the county several distinct regional identities.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 61,701 residents on July 1, 2025. Calhoun is the county seat and principal employment center, while Resaca, Fairmount, Ranger, and Plainville serve smaller parts of the county.
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Calhoun and the Carpet-Manufacturing Corridor
Calhoun developed as a rail and market town before becoming part of northwestern Georgia’s textile and carpet region. Cotton mills and tufted textile production expanded during the twentieth century, followed by larger flooring and manufacturing operations.
Interstate 75 now supports logistics, retail, industrial parks, and regional travel. County government, health care, schools, the library, and cultural facilities also concentrate in Calhoun.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Gordon County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support county reference, while the outline file provides room for transportation, industry, river, or historic-site information.
Calhoun, Resaca, Fairmount, Ranger, and Plainville are incorporated municipalities. Because no finished source image was supplied, the article does not claim that every city name appears on every labeled file.
New Echota and Cherokee Government
New Echota served as the capital of the Cherokee Nation beginning in 1825. Government buildings, a council house, a court, and a print shop operated there before forced removal changed the region in the 1830s.
The New Echota State Historic Site reconstructs and preserves buildings connected to Cherokee government and the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper. It gives Gordon County a nationally important connection to Native American political and print history.
Resaca and the Atlanta Campaign
Resaca stands near the Oostanaula River and a major rail corridor in northern Gordon County. The Battle of Resaca in May 1864 was one of the first major battles of the Atlanta Campaign.
Preserved earthworks, battlefield land, and the Confederate cemetery remain part of the local landscape. The town’s military history contrasts with Calhoun’s modern industrial role.
Fairmount, Ranger, Plainville, and Rural Gordon County
- Fairmount serves farms and small communities in eastern Gordon County.
- Ranger is a small northeastern city near hill and forest country.
- Plainville lies west of Calhoun in a lower-density agricultural and residential area.
- Resaca links river, railroad, and Civil War history in the north.
Salacoa Creek Park provides a lake, camping, fishing, trails, and picnic facilities. Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers a more rugged forest and ridge setting near the county’s western side.
County Profile
| Established | 1850 |
| County Seat | Calhoun |
| 2020 Estimates Base | 57,551 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 61,701 |
| Municipalities | Calhoun, Resaca, Fairmount, Ranger, Plainville |
| Major Transportation | Interstate 75 and rail corridors |
| Historic Sites | New Echota and Resaca Battlefield |
Color Map
The color map separates Gordon County from Murray, Whitfield, Gilmer, Pickens, Cherokee, Bartow, and Floyd counties. It is useful for locating the county between the Appalachian foothills and the Interstate 75 corridor.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected 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, highways, rivers, factories, battle sites, or recreation areas to the open base.
Download the Gordon County Map
The Gordon County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select a labeled file for regional reference or the outline file for a custom transportation, history, or industry project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Gordon 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 city is the county seat?
Calhoun is the county seat and the largest employment and service center in Gordon County.
What happened at New Echota?
New Echota served as the Cherokee Nation’s capital and the location of its government and newspaper operations before forced removal in the 1830s.
Does every map show historic sites?
Not necessarily. The labeled detail depends on the finished source image. The outline version can be used to add New Echota, the Resaca battlefield, rail lines, highways, and river features.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate and current county statistics.
New Georgia Encyclopedia’s Gordon County entry documents county formation, Cherokee history, agriculture, textiles, carpet manufacturing, and recreation.
New Georgia Encyclopedia’s Calhoun entry describes the city’s rail, commercial, and textile development.
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