The Madison County Georgia map covers a northeast Georgia county of six small municipalities surrounded by farms, forests, and growing residential areas. Danielsville is the county seat, while Carlton, Colbert, Comer, Hull, and Ila serve different parts of the county. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 32,919 residents on July 1, 2025.
Madison County retains a strong rural identity, but its location near Athens, Commerce, and Elberton has also encouraged suburban growth. Watson Mill Bridge State Park and its historic covered bridge give the eastern side of the county a recognizable recreation and heritage landmark.
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Six municipalities across a rural county
Danielsville was designated the county seat in 1812 and named for General Allen Daniel. The other municipalities developed around crossroads, railroad stops, farms, and local institutions rather than as a single connected urban area.
- Danielsville: county seat and government center
- Carlton: eastern city formerly known as Berkeley
- Colbert: southwestern city originally called Five Forks
- Comer: eastern railroad and agricultural town
- Hull: small city close to the Athens side of the county
- Ila: northern rural municipality
Map coverage and included files
This Madison County Georgia map identifies Danielsville, Carlton, Colbert, Comer, Hull, and Ila. The color and black-and-white files retain place names, while the outline version removes labels and fills for custom annotation.
Agriculture and growth near Athens
Farms, poultry operations, livestock, and forestland remain central to the county landscape. Small cities are separated by broad unincorporated areas, and local roads connect homes, churches, schools, and agricultural properties.
At the same time, access to Athens, Commerce, and Elberton has encouraged residential development. The population increased from a 2020 estimates base of 30,116 to 32,919 in 2025, a gain of 9.3 percent.
Watson Mill Bridge and the South Fork Broad River
Watson Mill Bridge State Park preserves an 1885 covered bridge over the South Fork Broad River. Georgia State Parks identifies it as the state’s longest covered bridge still in use.
The park extends into both Madison and Oglethorpe counties and supports hiking, horseback riding, camping, and river recreation. Its bridge and river corridor create one of the county’s strongest landscape and tourism identities.
County creation and local identity
Madison County was created in 1811 from parts of Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Jackson, and Oglethorpe counties. It was Georgia’s thirty-eighth county and was named for President James Madison.
The county borders Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Oglethorpe, Clarke, Jackson, and Banks counties. Danielsville sits near the center, with Comer and Carlton to the east, Colbert and Hull toward Athens in the southwest, and Ila to the north.
Color map
The color file separates central Danielsville from Comer and Carlton in the east, Colbert and Hull in the southwest, and Ila in the north. It is useful for comparing all six municipalities across the rural county.
Black and white map
The monochrome version retains place names and boundary lines without colored fills. The six municipalities and surrounding county references remain available for grayscale printing.
Outline map
The outline file leaves county and internal lines without labels. Users can add municipal names, the Broad River system, Watson Mill Bridge, agricultural areas, or custom commuting zones.
Download the county map
The Madison 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 file for custom annotation.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Madison 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
How many municipalities are in Madison County?
There are six: Danielsville, Carlton, Colbert, Comer, Hull, and Ila.
Which city is the county seat?
Danielsville is the county seat. It was designated in 1812 and later incorporated in 1908.
What is notable about Watson Mill Bridge?
The 1885 bridge is identified by Georgia State Parks as the longest covered bridge still in use in the state.
References
Madison County government’s history page documents the 1811 creation date, Danielsville, and the county’s six municipalities.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2020 census count and July 1, 2025 population estimate.
Georgia State Parks’ Watson Mill Bridge page provides official information about the covered bridge and recreation area.
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