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The Barbour County Map provides a countywide view of Barbour County, Alabama, with emphasis on its long eastern border with Georgia and its position in the southeastern part of the state. The county is bordered by Russell and Bullock Counties to the north, Pike County to the west, Dale and Henry Counties to the south, and Stewart, Quitman, and Clay Counties in Georgia to the east. The Chattahoochee River follows the eastern side of the county and forms part of the Alabama–Georgia state boundary.
This map set is intended for general location reference, printing, and document use. It focuses on the outer county boundary, selected internal place boundaries, selected place names, and surrounding county references. It is not a street-level map, a full directory of every community, or a legal boundary document.
Three A3 high-resolution JPG versions are included: Color, Black and White, and Outline. The labeled versions use a selection of place names so the layout remains readable, while the Outline version removes names and color fills for custom marking and coloring.
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Barbour County’s Position in Southeastern Alabama
Barbour County lies along Alabama’s eastern state line. Its location makes it useful for explaining not only county relationships within Alabama but also the connection between southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia.
The county’s surrounding areas are:
- North: Russell County and Bullock County
- West: Pike County
- South: Dale County and Henry County
- East: Stewart County, Quitman County, and Clay County in Georgia
The Chattahoochee River runs along the eastern border, while the Choctawhatchee River crosses the southwestern side of the county. U.S. Highway 431 generally follows a north–south route through the eastern part of the county, and U.S. Highway 82 crosses the northern part from east to west.
The county seat is Clayton, while Eufaula is the largest city. These two places occupy different positions and roles within the county: Clayton serves as the administrative center, while Eufaula lies near the Chattahoochee River and the Georgia boundary.
What the Barbour County Map Includes
The Barbour County Map is designed to show the county’s overall form and regional setting without crowding the page with street-level information.
The labeled versions may show:
- The Barbour County outer boundary
- Selected internal place boundaries
- Selected place names
- Surrounding county names
- The general relationship with the Georgia state line
- Water references when included in the map design
Only selected names are used. Smaller or closely spaced communities may be omitted to prevent labels from overlapping at A3 size. A place that is not labeled should not be assumed to be outside the county or absent from the region.
The map does not provide:
- Street and road names
- ZIP code boundaries
- School districts
- Voting precincts
- Property parcels
- Survey boundaries
- Every local community name
- Real-time traffic or navigation
- Official commission or legal district verification
Readers who need those details should use a specialized government or local mapping service.
Color Map for Comparing Selected Places
The Color version uses different fills to separate selected internal areas. This makes it easier to compare their broad positions within the county while keeping the outer boundary and nearby county references visible.
Barbour County’s eastern side stands out because it follows the Alabama–Georgia border. The river-influenced edge differs from the straighter county lines found along parts of the north, west, and south. This gives the county a recognizable shape when it is viewed against the surrounding counties.
The colors do not represent population, elections, zoning, income, land use, or another statistical category. They are visual aids used to distinguish selected local areas.
An area without a color fill should not be interpreted as empty land or territory outside the county. The map remains a simplified reference rather than a complete classification of every local government area.
The Barbour County Map also helps readers compare the river-shaped eastern boundary with the straighter inland sides of the county.
Black and White Map with Selected Place Names
The Black and White version removes the colored fills while retaining selected place names, internal boundary lines, the county outline, and surrounding county references.
Without color emphasis, the overall length of the eastern border and the distribution of internal lines become easier to see. This makes the grayscale map useful when the county shape is more important than visual color separation.
The Barbour County Map in black and white is especially suitable for readers who need clear labels without color-dependent information.
The Black and White map is suitable for:
- Grayscale printing
- School assignments
- Reports
- Presentation handouts
- Document inserts
- Written annotations
- Regional comparison pages
This version is not the same as the Outline map. It keeps selected names and geographic references, although it does not label every community.
Outline Map for Custom Marking
The Outline version removes the color fills, place names, surrounding county names, title, and site name. It retains the Barbour County outer boundary and internal boundary lines.
The eastern edge shows the effect of the Chattahoochee River and state boundary, while the interior remains open enough for custom labels, symbols, and color fills.
The Barbour County Map in outline form provides a clean base for marking the Georgia border, major waterways, and selected locations.
The outline image can be used for:
- Classroom coloring activities
- Marking the Alabama–Georgia border
- Adding Clayton and Eufaula
- Showing the Chattahoochee River
- Placing statistical symbols
- Creating an infographic
- Preparing presentation graphics
- Adding custom regional notes
The file is a JPG image, not an SVG, AI, or other vector format. It can be edited in image software, but the boundary lines are not provided as separate vector objects.
Clayton, Eufaula, and the County’s Regional Structure
Clayton is the county seat and the location of the county government offices. The official county website lists its main address at 1 Court Square in Clayton.
Eufaula is the county’s largest city and lies near the Chattahoochee River on the eastern side. Because Clayton and Eufaula are separated geographically and serve different functions, a countywide map helps explain why the administrative center and largest city are not the same place.
The Barbour County Map makes this separation easier to understand by presenting both locations within the wider county structure.
Barbour County covered 885.01 square miles of land in 2020. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population at 24,607 on July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 census population of 25,223.
These figures also explain the need for a simplified map. A county of this size can contain many dispersed communities, roads, and local boundaries, but including all of them would make an A3 overview difficult to read.
Practical Uses for the A3 Map Set
The Barbour County Map can be used in school geography materials to show where the county lies within Alabama and how it connects with Georgia. Students can mark neighboring counties, label the state line, or add the county seat and largest city.
For reports and presentations, the Color version provides a clear regional comparison. The Black and White version fits printed pages where color is unnecessary, while the Outline version offers a clean background for custom data or symbols.
The Barbour County Map can therefore support both finished presentation graphics and worksheets that require additional labels or markings.
The maps may also support:
- Blog graphics
- County location explanations
- Alabama–Georgia regional comparisons
- River-boundary discussions
- Travel planning at a broad regional scale
- Classroom worksheets
- Local history presentations
- Custom infographic design
They are not recommended for turn-by-turn navigation, property research, legal boundary decisions, emergency response, school-zone confirmation, or voting-district verification.
Why the Layout Is Simplified
A county map can quickly become difficult to read when every road, settlement, district, and local boundary is added to one page. This set gives priority to the county shape, selected places, and surrounding regional relationships.
The simplified design is not an indication that the map is inaccurate. It is a deliberate choice that keeps the countywide structure readable at A3 size and makes the files more useful in documents and presentations.
The Barbour County Map therefore emphasizes clear regional comparison instead of filling the page with smaller roads and local names.
Readers who require every municipality, road, census area, property parcel, or legal district should consult an official or specialized mapping service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barbour County located?
Barbour County is in southeastern Alabama along the Georgia state line. Its eastern boundary follows the Chattahoochee River, and it is surrounded by counties in both Alabama and Georgia.
The Barbour County Map provides a convenient overview of this interstate and river-boundary setting.
Is Clayton the largest city in the county?
No. Clayton is the county seat, while Eufaula is the largest city.
Does the Barbour County Map show every community?
No. The labeled versions use selected place names so the A3 layout remains readable. Smaller or closely spaced communities may not be named.
Does the Black and White version include labels?
Yes. It retains selected place names, internal boundary lines, and nearby county references while removing the color fills.
Download the Barbour County Map Files
The Barbour County Map download includes three A3 high-resolution JPG files: Color, Black and White, and Outline. The set is designed for printing, classroom use, reports, presentations, blog graphics, and custom annotations.
The files are most appropriate for countywide reference and regional comparison rather than street-level detail or a complete directory of local communities.
County Map File Information
This download includes three A3 JPG versions of the Barbour County map. The labeled maps use selected place names for readability, while the outline version contains boundary lines without labels or color fills.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3 high-resolution layout
- Map Detail: County boundary, selected place boundaries, and surrounding county reference
- Intended Use: Printing, classroom materials, presentations, documents, blog graphics, and custom annotations
Reference Information
- Barbour County Official Website provides county departments, commission information, public services, meeting resources, contact details, and local government information.
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