The Heard County Georgia map covers a rural west-central Georgia county along the Alabama line. Franklin is the county seat, Centralhatchee and Ephesus are the other incorporated communities, and the Chattahoochee River forms the county’s strongest natural and recreational corridor.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 12,149 residents on July 1, 2025, a 6.5 percent increase from the 2020 estimates base. The 2020 census counted 11,412 residents.
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County Formation and Stephen Heard
Heard County was created in 1830 from parts of Carroll, Coweta, and Troup counties. It was named for Stephen Heard, a Revolutionary War patriot, planter, and Georgia governor from 1780 to 1781.
The county covers about 301 square miles between the Atlanta region, LaGrange, Carrollton, and eastern Alabama. Most settlement remains low density.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Heard County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support regional reference, while the outline file leaves room for custom municipal, river, transportation, industrial, or rural-land information.
Franklin, Centralhatchee, and Ephesus are incorporated places, while Frolona, Glenn, Corinth, and other names identify smaller communities. No finished source image accompanied the request, so the article does not claim that every place appears on every map.
Franklin and the Chattahoochee Crossing
Franklin is the county seat and the principal location for government, courts, schools, public services, and local business. U.S. Highway 27 and Georgia routes 34 and 100 connect the city with Carrollton, Newnan, LaGrange, and surrounding communities.
The Chattahoochee River passes near Franklin and continues south toward West Point Lake. The historic courthouse and local museum document the county’s settlement, farming, war, and community history.
Centralhatchee, Ephesus, and Highway Links
- Centralhatchee was incorporated in 1903 and lies near U.S. Highway 27 north of Franklin.
- Ephesus was incorporated in 1964 and stands near Georgia Highway 100 in the northwest.
- Frolona, Glenn, and Corinth represent the county’s wider network of rural communities.
These communities are characterized by farms, woods, churches, schools, small businesses, and widely spaced homes rather than dense commercial centers.
Power Generation and the Local Tax Base
Large power-generation facilities have played an unusually important role in Heard County employment and public revenue. County planning documents identify dependence on power plants as both a fiscal strength and a long-term risk.
Economic-development goals include broader manufacturing, small business, tourism, housing, broadband, workforce training, and improved water and sewer capacity.
The River, Parks, and Outdoor Potential
Most of Heard County lies in the Middle Chattahoochee River–Lake Harding drainage area. A small northwestern section drains toward the Upper Tallapoosa basin.
The Chattahoochee supports paddling, fishing, wildlife habitat, scenic travel, and potential heritage tourism. County plans also identify parks, trails, greenspace, and river access as development opportunities.
County Profile
| Established | 1830 |
| County Seat | Franklin |
| Area | About 301 square miles |
| 2020 Census Population | 11,412 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 12,149 |
| Incorporated Places | Franklin, Centralhatchee, Ephesus |
| Major Features | Chattahoochee River, U.S. 27, rural land, power generation |
Color Map
The color map separates Heard County from Carroll, Coweta, and Troup counties and from Randolph and Chambers counties in 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 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 communities, river routes, highways, industrial facilities, parks, or land-use themes to the open base.
Download the Heard County Map
The Heard 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 river, transportation, industry, or rural-community project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Heard 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?
Franklin is the county seat and the main location for government, courts, schools, and local services.
How many incorporated places are in Heard County?
There are three: Franklin, Centralhatchee, and Ephesus.
Does every map show the Chattahoochee River?
Not necessarily. Water detail depends on the finished source image and scale. The outline version can be used to add the river, roads, parks, and communities.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate, 2020 census count, and recent growth.
Heard County’s official history documents the 1830 creation, Stephen Heard, Franklin, Centralhatchee, and Ephesus.
New Georgia Encyclopedia provides county formation and community history.
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