The Long County Georgia map covers a fast-changing southeast Georgia county centered on Ludowici. Fort Stewart occupies the northern tip, the Altamaha River forms the southwestern boundary, and rural land between them is increasingly joined by new housing. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 21,557 residents on July 1, 2025.
That estimate was 33.5 percent above the April 2020 estimates base, making recent population growth one of the county’s defining features. Ludowici is the county seat and only incorporated city, while most residents live in unincorporated areas shaped by military access, forestry, farming, and residential development.
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Why Long County is growing so quickly
Long County had 14,464 residents in the 2010 census and 16,168 in 2020. The official estimate reached 20,439 in 2024 and 21,557 in 2025. This recent increase is much faster than the growth recorded during the previous decade.
Proximity to Fort Stewart and the Hinesville area is a major part of the pattern. Available rural land has also supported new subdivisions and housing construction outside Ludowici. County planning notices now regularly include phased residential projects and new commercial uses.
Map coverage and included files
This Long County Georgia map places Ludowici between the Fort Stewart area in the north and the Altamaha River boundary in the southwest. The color and black-and-white versions retain the labels included in the source map, while the outline version removes names and fills for custom marking.
Ludowici’s railroad and clay-tile heritage
Ludowici was incorporated in 1905 and became the county seat when Long County was created. The city was named for German immigrant and tile manufacturer William Ludowici. His Ludowici Brick and Tile Company employed hundreds of workers and produced distinctive red clay roofing tiles used across the South.
The railroad through the center of town was essential to the factory and the movement of timber and agricultural goods. Two surviving landmarks, the 1926 Long County courthouse and the 1907 Ludowici Well Pavilion, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From timber rafting to a military-area economy
Pine forests have long been a major county resource. During the nineteenth century, settlers fastened logs into rafts and floated them down the Altamaha River to the port of Darien. In the twentieth century, nearby paper mills increased demand for timberland and provided additional employment.
Fort Stewart later added another economic base. The installation extends across several counties, with its northern Long County lands used for training, forest management, and hunting areas. Military-related civilian work and demand for local services connect the county to the wider Hinesville–Fort Stewart community.
A county created in 1920
Georgia voters ratified the amendment creating Long County from Liberty County on November 2, 1920. It became Georgia’s 159th county and was named for Crawford W. Long, the Georgia physician credited with introducing ether anesthesia in surgery.
The county occupies about 400 square miles of the Atlantic Coast Flatwoods. It borders Liberty County to the northeast and east, McIntosh County to the southeast, Wayne County to the southwest, and Tattnall County to the northwest. The Altamaha River follows the entire southwestern boundary.
Color map
The color file separates central Ludowici, the northern Fort Stewart direction, and the Altamaha River side of the county. It is useful for comparing the county seat with the large rural and military landscapes around it.
Black and white map
The monochrome version retains place labels and boundary lines without colored fills. It works for grayscale handouts that need Ludowici and neighboring county references.
Outline map
The outline file leaves the county perimeter and internal lines without labels. Fort Stewart, the railroad, the Altamaha River, new subdivisions, or custom study notes can be added separately.
Download the county map
The Long County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. Choose a labeled version for location reference or the outline version for custom annotation.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Long County map.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Detail: County boundary, internal lines, and surrounding area
- Intended Use: Printing, classes, presentations, documents, and annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Long County created?
Georgia voters ratified the amendment creating Long County on November 2, 1920. It was formed from part of Liberty County.
What is Long County’s only incorporated city?
Ludowici is the only incorporated city. It is also the county seat and the main location for county government and services.
How much did the county population grow after 2020?
The July 1, 2025 estimate was 33.5 percent higher than the April 2020 estimates base, rising to 21,557 residents.
References
Long County government’s history page documents the 1920 creation date, Ludowici’s tile industry, rail development, forestry, and Fort Stewart.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2020 census count, July 1, 2025 estimate, and recent population change.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Long County covers the county’s creation, Crawford Long namesake, Altamaha River boundary, and rural economy.
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