This Clinch County Georgia map places Homerville, Fargo, Du Pont, and Argyle inside one of southeastern Georgia’s broadest and least densely settled counties. Homerville anchors the highway network, while Fargo sits southeast near the Suwannee River and the western side of the Okefenokee Swamp. The download button supplies a JPG copy for location comparison and regional study.
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Quick Facts
| State | Georgia |
|---|---|
| County | Clinch County |
| County seat | Homerville |
| Created | 1850 |
| FIPS code | 13065 |
| 2020 census population | 6,749 |
| 2025 population estimate | 6,847 |
| 2020 land area | 815.00 square miles (2,110.8 km²) |
| 2020 population density | 8.3 people per square mile |
| Incorporated places | Homerville, Fargo, Argyle, and Du Pont |
| File format | JPG |
Clinch is expansive in land but small in population. The 2025 estimate is only 98 residents above the 2020 census count, and the 2020 density was 8.3 people per square mile. Wide gaps between labels are therefore meaningful: forest, wetland, and rural acreage separate settlements that cluster around a few transportation corridors.
What the Map Shows
Homerville occupies the north-central part of the county at the junction of US 84 and US 441. Du Pont lies west along US 84, and Argyle lies toward the Ware County line to the northeast. Fargo is southeast of Homerville on US 441, close to the Suwannee River and the swamp’s western access country. This arrangement separates the administrative and highway center from the principal Okefenokee gateway.
The county perimeter does not reproduce the corporate boundary of each city or town. Cogdell and smaller communities, forest roads, individual tracts, wetland jurisdiction lines, and refuge closures are not encoded. Address work requires current navigation data; ownership questions belong with assessor or GIS records; flood and wetland determinations require the applicable official layers.
County Layout and Location
Clinch borders Atkinson County on the north, Ware on the east, Lanier on the west, and Echols on the southwest. Its southern boundary meets Baker and Columbia counties in Florida. US 84 crosses the northern section east–west; US 441 turns south from Homerville through Fargo toward Florida. State Route 94 extends west from Fargo, and State Route 177 enters the swamp access area.
Most of the county drains within the Upper Suwannee watershed, while parts of the western and northwestern edge belong to the Alapaha subbasin. The Okefenokee occupies a large eastern and southeastern lowland, and the Suwannee leaves the swamp near Fargo before crossing into Florida. Suwannoochee Creek is another important local watercourse. On the flat Atlantic Coastal Plain, subtle elevation changes control drainage and wetland extent.
Large unlabeled areas should not be interpreted as vacant terrain. Pine forest, cypress wetland, peatland “islands,” and blackwater channels fill much of the landscape. Settlement follows rail and highway corridors, making the Homerville–Fargo axis and its relationship to protected wetland the county’s defining geographic pattern.
Local Context
Georgia created Clinch County in 1850 from territory associated with Lowndes, Ware, and other earlier counties. It was named for Duncan Lamont Clinch, a War of 1812 veteran and former congressman. Homerville developed from a stagecoach stop, incorporated in 1869, and grew with rail service, sawmills, timber, and the turpentine trade.
The other incorporated places reflect different route histories. Argyle began as a railroad station. Du Pont was once called Suwannoochee for a nearby creek and took its present corporate name in 1874. Fargo was established on the Suwannee River and incorporated in 1992. Reading all four together reveals how rail, road, and river access organized settlement.
Established in 1937, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge now covers approximately 407,000 acres. The wetland forms the headwaters of both the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers and is recognized under the Ramsar Convention. Stephen C. Foster State Park near Fargo and the Suwannee River Sill on State Route 177 provide western access, but water levels, fire conditions, and operational closures can change routes.
Ways to Use This Map
Treat US 84 as the east–west reference and US 441 as the north–south reference, with Homerville at their junction. From there, compare Du Pont and Argyle on the northern corridor or follow Fargo toward the swamp and Florida. For an actual trip, add fuel range, communications coverage, road conditions, and refuge notices to the geographic picture.
- Watershed study: Overlay the Upper Suwannee headwaters and the western Alapaha divide.
- Settlement history: Contrast the rail origins of Homerville, Argyle, and Du Pont with Fargo’s river location.
- Route orientation: Use the US 84–US 441 junction to establish a destination’s quadrant and general direction.
- Conservation geography: Explain why the sparsely settled southeast corresponds to swamp and wildlife habitat.
- Reports and slides: Cite the image date and source, and substitute official GIS whenever scale or legal limits matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which incorporated places are in Clinch County?
Homerville and Fargo are cities, while Argyle and Du Pont are towns. All four appear on the image. Cogdell and other smaller communities are within the county but are not among its selected labels.
Why do the Okefenokee and Suwannee River matter here?
The swamp shapes land use and road spacing across southeastern Clinch, and the Suwannee emerges from it near Fargo before flowing into Florida. Together they explain Fargo’s location, the county’s low density, and the large expanse of protected or forested land.
Is the JPG sufficient for an Okefenokee trip?
No. It lacks local road detail, closure notices, water levels, water trails, and facility status. Travelers approaching from Fargo should review current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Stephen C. Foster State Park information and save detailed directions before entering areas with limited cell coverage.
Sources
Population, area, and density follow the Census Bureau’s 2025 QuickFacts release. The Georgia DOT 2025 county map supports the highway description. DCA records confirm the incorporated communities and planning framework; the New Georgia Encyclopedia supplies historical context; FWS and USGS sources document the swamp, headwaters, and Suwannee monitoring near Fargo.
- U.S. Census Bureau: current Clinch County QuickFacts table
- U.S. Census Bureau: previously referenced QuickFacts URL
- New Georgia Encyclopedia: Clinch County history
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs comprehensive plans
- Georgia DOT 2025 Clinch County general highway map
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
- USGS: Suwannee River above Fargo monitoring location
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