The Jasper County Georgia map covers a rural central Georgia county southeast of Atlanta and north of Macon. Monticello is the county seat, Shady Dale is the second incorporated municipality, and smaller communities, farms, forests, and Jackson Lake shape the wider landscape.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 17,632 residents on July 1, 2025, a 20.8 percent increase from the 2020 estimates base. The 2020 census counted 14,588 residents.
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From Randolph County to Jasper County
The county was created in 1807 as Randolph County. In 1812, the name was changed to Jasper County in honor of Revolutionary War figure William Jasper.
Monticello had already been selected as the county seat in 1808. The present county remains predominantly rural, although recent population growth reflects stronger connections with metropolitan Atlanta.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Jasper 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, lake, agricultural, road, or historic-site information.
Monticello and Shady Dale are incorporated municipalities, while Hillsboro, Machen, and other names identify smaller communities. No finished source image accompanied the request, so the article does not claim that every place and water feature appears on every map.
Monticello’s Historic Square and Civic Role
Monticello sits about sixty-five miles southeast of Atlanta and forty miles north of Macon. Commissioners selected the hilltop site in 1808, and streets later radiated from the central square.
The 1907 neoclassical courthouse, historic houses, churches, shops, schools, medical services, and county offices reinforce Monticello’s role as the county’s civic and commercial center.
Shady Dale and the Northeastern Farm Belt
Shady Dale is a small incorporated town in northeastern Jasper County near Morgan County. Farms, pastures, forests, churches, homes, and small businesses define its rural setting.
Local roads connect the town with Monticello, Madison, and Covington. Its scale and land use differ sharply from the denser growth areas closer to metropolitan Atlanta.
Hillsboro, Machen, and Rural Settlement
- Hillsboro is a historic rural community in southern Jasper County.
- Machen developed around rail and agricultural activity.
- Monticello provides government, education, health care, and commerce.
- Shady Dale serves the northeastern rural area.
These communities form a network of farms, churches, homes, woods, and local roads rather than a continuous urban area.
Jackson Lake and Waterfront Growth
Jackson Lake lies near the Jasper–Butts–Newton county area. Fishing, boating, shoreline housing, and recreation create a distinct waterfront landscape in northwestern Jasper County.
Lake access and regional road connections have supported both seasonal and permanent housing demand. Exact shoreline detail varies with map scale and source data.
Agriculture, Forests, and Commuter Growth
Cotton once dominated the local economy. Livestock, pasture, timber, mixed farming, construction, public services, and small manufacturing later broadened employment.
Population growth since 2020 reflects available land, rural housing, lake property, and stronger commuting ties with southeastern metropolitan Atlanta.
County Profile
| Established | 1807 as Randolph County |
| Renamed | 1812 |
| County Seat | Monticello |
| 2020 Census Population | 14,588 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 17,632 |
| 2020–2025 Estimated Growth | 20.8 percent |
| Municipalities | Monticello and Shady Dale |
Color Map
The color map separates Jasper County from Morgan, Putnam, Jones, Monroe, Butts, Newton, and Walton counties.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected place 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 labels or fills. Users can add municipalities, Jackson Lake, roads, farms, forests, or historic places.
Download the Jasper County Map
The Jasper County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select a labeled file for county reference or the outline file for a custom lake, agriculture, community, history, or growth project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Jasper County map.
- 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?
Monticello is the county seat and the main location for government, courts, schools, health care, and commerce.
How many incorporated municipalities are in Jasper County?
There are two: Monticello and Shady Dale.
Does every map show Jackson Lake?
Not necessarily. Water detail depends on the finished source image and scale. The outline version can be used to add shoreline, roads, communities, and recreation areas.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate and recent growth.
New Georgia Encyclopedia provides county formation, agriculture, and local-history context.
The Monticello entry describes the county-seat selection, historic square, and city form.
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