The Haralson County Georgia map covers a western Georgia county along the Alabama line. Buchanan is the county seat, Bremen is the largest commercial and industrial center, and Tallapoosa and Waco connect smaller communities with rail and highway corridors.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 33,066 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 29,919 people, showing continued growth along the Interstate 20 corridor and in areas influenced by metropolitan Atlanta.
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County Creation and the Alabama Border
Haralson County was created in 1856 from parts of Carroll and Polk counties. It was named for Hugh A. Haralson, a Georgia lawyer, legislator, and member of Congress.
The county covers about 282 square miles and lies directly against Cleburne County, Alabama. Its border position has tied local trade and travel to both western Georgia and eastern Alabama.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Haralson County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support regional reference, while the outline version leaves room for custom municipal, transportation, industrial, or water information.
Buchanan, Bremen, Tallapoosa, and Waco are principal municipalities, and part of Temple is associated with the southern county area. Because no finished source image accompanied the request, the article does not claim that every place appears on every labeled map.
Buchanan and County Government
Buchanan serves as the county seat and contains the courthouse, public offices, schools, and local businesses. Its administrative importance is greater than its population size.
The historic courthouse district reflects the development of a nineteenth-century rural county seat. Farms, woods, and low-density housing begin close to the small downtown.
Bremen, Railroads, and Manufacturing
Bremen grew around railroad connections and later benefited from Interstate 20. Textile and apparel production shaped its twentieth-century economy, followed by broader manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and service employment.
The city extends into Carroll County and functions as the principal business center for much of Haralson County. Schools, medical services, shops, factories, and highway access draw residents from surrounding rural areas.
Tallapoosa and Western Georgia History
Tallapoosa lies close to the Alabama border and developed through rail access, timber, mineral activity, manufacturing, and periodic resort promotion. Its location gave it stronger links to Alabama than many interior Georgia towns.
The surrounding uplands, forests, and Tallapoosa River drainage create a western Georgia landscape of ridges, creeks, farms, and low-density settlement.
Waco, Temple, and the Interstate Corridor
- Waco is a small rail and highway city near Interstate 20.
- Temple extends from Carroll County into the southern Haralson area.
- Bremen is the main manufacturing and retail center.
- Buchanan holds county government and court functions.
- Tallapoosa anchors the western border area.
Residential and industrial development is strongest near Interstate 20, while northern and western parts of the county remain more rural. The contrast is visible in road density, parcel size, and settlement patterns.
Population Growth and Economic Change
Early economic activity depended on cotton, timber, rail transport, and small farms. Textile mills and apparel plants later became major employers in Bremen and other communities.
Modern employment includes manufacturing, logistics, construction, education, retail, and services. Growth since 2020 reflects highway access, available land, and the gradual extension of the Atlanta metropolitan commuter area.
County Profile
| Established | 1856 |
| County Seat | Buchanan |
| Area | About 282 square miles |
| 2020 Census Population | 29,919 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 33,066 |
| Principal Cities | Buchanan, Bremen, Tallapoosa, Waco |
| Major Corridors | Interstate 20, U.S. 27, and rail lines |
Color Map
The color map separates Haralson County from Polk, Paulding, and Carroll counties and from Cleburne County, Alabama. It is useful for showing the county’s position on Georgia’s western border.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected city labels. It provides a simple 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, railways, rivers, industrial sites, or population themes to the open base.
Download the Haralson County Map
The Haralson 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, industrial, border, or community project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Haralson 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?
Buchanan is the county seat and the main location for county government and court services.
Which city is the main business center?
Bremen is the largest commercial and industrial center, supported by rail access and Interstate 20.
Does every map show all city boundaries?
Not necessarily. Detail depends on the finished source image and scale. The outline version can be used to add current municipal limits, highways, rail lines, and streams.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate and current county statistics.
Haralson County’s official website identifies the county’s western Georgia location, Alabama border, and approximate area.
New Georgia Encyclopedia documents county creation, Buchanan, Bremen, Tallapoosa, rail development, and industry.
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