This Carroll County Georgia map places the county boundary and all eight incorporated municipalities in a western Georgia frame. It is organized around Carrollton, the northern I-20 corridor, the Alabama state line, and the Chattahoochee River side of the county so that the labels have geographic context rather than appearing as an isolated list.
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- Coverage: County boundary and selected labels
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Quick Facts
| State / FIPS | Georgia / 13045 |
|---|---|
| County seat | Carrollton |
| Established | June 9, 1825 |
| Incorporated municipalities | 8 |
| 2020 population | 119,148 |
| 2025 population estimate | 131,036 |
| Land area / 2020 density | 499.14 square miles / 238.7 people per square mile |
| Primary watersheds | Little Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee |
| Download format | JPG |
The U.S. Census Bureau reports 119,148 residents in the 2020 census and an estimated 131,036 in 2025. That is a 10.0 percent increase from the 2020 estimates base of 119,132. The area and density in the table also come from the 2020 QuickFacts series; the graphic is a place-reference map, not a population-density map.
What the Map Shows
The labels are Carrollton, Villa Rica, Bremen, Temple, Bowdon, Mount Zion, Roopville, and Whitesburg. These are the eight incorporated municipalities listed by the county government, so the selection represents the county’s municipal system rather than an arbitrary set of communities.
Across the north, Bremen, Temple, and Villa Rica follow the I-20 corridor from west to east, while Mount Zion sits south of that band. Bremen spans Carroll and Haralson counties, and Villa Rica spans Carroll and Douglas counties. A city label therefore does not imply that its complete municipal area lies inside Carroll County.
Carrollton provides the central point of orientation. Bowdon lies southwest toward Alabama, Roopville is to the south, and Whitesburg occupies the southeastern side. The file depicts relative positions and the county perimeter; it omits municipal limits, parcels, street-level routing, and mapped flood-hazard zones.
County Layout and Location
Carroll County is on Georgia’s west-central border with Alabama, about 49 miles west of Atlanta. Haralson is to the north, Paulding to the northeast, Douglas to the east, Coweta to the southeast, and Heard to the south. Across the state line are Cleburne and Randolph counties in Alabama.
County planning material describes gently rolling hills, generally ranging from about 850 to 1,500 feet in elevation. US 27 and Georgia routes 16, 166, 113, and 61 converge toward Carrollton, while I-20 crosses the northern tier as the main east-west connection between the Atlanta region and Alabama.
The road network explains much of the settlement pattern. I-20 interchanges connect with US 27, SR 113, and SR 61, and US 27 runs south from Bremen toward Carrollton. In the southern half, SR 5 links Whitesburg and Roopville before continuing south of Bowdon, forming a different local axis from the interstate municipalities.
A drainage divide trends southwest from near Villa Rica through Roopville. Roughly the northwestern two-thirds drains to the Little Tallapoosa River, and the southeastern third drains to the Chattahoochee River. The Little Tallapoosa passes from the Villa Rica area through Carrollton and south of Bowdon toward Alabama; the Chattahoochee meanders along the southeastern county edge.
Big Indian and Buck creeks feed the Little Tallapoosa, while Snake and Whooping creeks flow toward the Chattahoochee. The USGS gauge on the Little Tallapoosa at US 27 in Carrollton monitors an Upper Tallapoosa drainage area. Hydrology or emergency work should rely on dedicated stream, floodplain, and gauge products rather than this county locator.
Local Context
The Georgia legislature created Carroll County on June 9, 1825, naming it for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. The original triangular jurisdiction was much larger; portions later became part of Campbell, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, and Troup counties.
Old Carrollton near Sand Hill served as the first county seat, and the present Carrollton site was selected in 1829. County administration and the University of West Georgia’s main campus now reinforce Carrollton’s central role, making it the most practical anchor for reading directions among the other municipalities.
Gold discovered around Pine Mountain near Villa Rica in 1830 shaped early activity in the northeast. Along the Chattahoochee in the southeast, the history of the McIntosh Reserve marks a different geographic story. Together, these details distinguish the interstate-oriented northeast from the river-bound southeastern edge.
Ways to Use This Map
- Put Bremen, Temple, and Villa Rica in west-to-east order along I-20
- Compare the directions from Carrollton to Bowdon, Roopville, and Whitesburg
- Mark the county’s position on the Georgia-Alabama line for a class project
- Establish a broad Little Tallapoosa-versus-Chattahoochee watershed frame
- Identify the municipality to research before opening parcel, zoning, or flood maps
Use the downloadable JPG for print or presentation layouts. For legal municipal boundaries, pair it with county GIS or an official city map. For a trip, consult current Georgia Department of Transportation information because road access, construction, and closures can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these eight places labeled?
Carrollton, Villa Rica, Bremen, Temple, Bowdon, Mount Zion, Roopville, and Whitesburg are the county government’s eight listed incorporated municipalities. Unincorporated areas such as Fairfield Plantation are outside this label set.
Are Villa Rica and Bremen entirely inside Carroll County?
No. Villa Rica also extends into Douglas County, and Bremen also extends into Haralson County. Consult the relevant local GIS for an exact municipal boundary or address jurisdiction.
Can this file determine flood risk?
No. The watershed discussion supplies geographic context, but the file contains no regulatory floodplain or expected-depth data. Property, insurance, and evacuation decisions require FEMA mapping and current county emergency information.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- New Georgia Encyclopedia Carroll County profile
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs planning records
- Carroll County demographics, terrain, and transportation
- Carroll County municipality directory
- Carroll County natural and cultural resources plan
- Carroll County transportation plan
- USGS Little Tallapoosa River gauge at Carrollton
- Georgia DOT Carroll County map
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