The Telfair County Georgia map covers a south-central Georgia county centered on McRae-Helena. Lumber City, Jacksonville, Milan, and Scotland form smaller communities across a landscape of pine forests, farms, rivers, and wetlands.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 11,195 residents in 2025. Agriculture, forestry, transportation, public institutions, and small-scale manufacturing support the county economy.
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McRae-Helena and the County’s Town Network
McRae-Helena is the county seat and principal center for government, schools, health care, and commerce. Lumber City lies near the Ocmulgee River, Jacksonville is farther south, and Milan and Scotland occupy the northern and northwestern parts of the county.
McRae and Helena merged on January 1, 2015, creating one city from two adjoining railroad communities. The merger reflected their long-standing shared service area and transportation history.
Map Coverage and River Boundaries
The Telfair County Georgia map includes the county outline, McRae-Helena, Lumber City, Jacksonville, Milan, Scotland, selected local labels, and surrounding county references.
| County Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| County Seat | McRae-Helena |
| Established | 1807 |
| Named For | Former Georgia governor Edward Telfair |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 11,195 |
| Selected Incorporated Places | McRae-Helena, Lumber City, Jacksonville, Milan, and Scotland |
| County Area | About 441 square miles |
| Major Water Features | Ocmulgee River and Little Ocmulgee River |
Georgia’s Thirty-Fifth County
Georgia created Telfair County from part of Wilkinson County in 1807. It became the state’s thirty-fifth county and was named for Edward Telfair, a Revolutionary-era political leader who served two terms as governor.
Jacksonville was the first county seat. As railroads and population shifted, government activity moved toward the communities that later became McRae and Helena.
Railroads, Timber, and Agricultural Trade
Rail connections helped McRae, Helena, Milan, and Lumber City move timber and farm products to regional markets. Sawmills, turpentine operations, cotton gins, and warehouses shaped the early commercial economy.
Peanuts, cotton, corn, livestock, and pine forestry remain important land uses. Public services and light manufacturing now complement the county’s traditional farm and forest economy.
Rivers and Outdoor Landscapes
The Ocmulgee River and Little Ocmulgee River form major geographic references. Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area protects river-bottom forests and wetlands used for fishing, boating, wildlife observation, and hunting.
Color County Map
The color version separates Telfair County from surrounding areas and retains selected place labels.
Black and White County Map
This version removes color fills while preserving place names and boundary lines.
Blank Outline Map
The outline file removes labels and color, leaving the included boundaries for custom annotations.
Download the Telfair County Map
The Telfair County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. The labeled maps provide geographic reference, while the outline version supports custom marking.
County Map File Information
This download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Telfair County map.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Intended Use: Printing, lessons, presentations, and annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city is the county seat?
McRae-Helena is the county seat.
When did McRae and Helena merge?
The two cities merged on January 1, 2015.
Which community was the first county seat?
Jacksonville was the first county seat of Telfair County.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts supplies the 2025 population estimate.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Telfair County documents county formation, communities, and economic history.
The official Telfair County community overview confirms Jacksonville’s former county-seat role and the McRae-Helena merger.
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