The Fayette County Georgia map covers a compact suburban county south of Atlanta. Fayetteville serves as the historic county seat, while Peachtree City represents a different model of development built around planned neighborhoods, lakes, green space, and an extensive network of paths.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 125,156 residents on July 1, 2025, a 5.0 percent increase from the 2020 estimates base. Although Fayette County covers only about 199 square miles, it contains five incorporated communities with distinct urban, suburban, and rural settings.
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A Small County Within Metro Atlanta
Fayette County lies roughly fifteen miles south of Atlanta and borders Fulton, Clayton, Spalding, and Coweta counties. Its location provides access to the metropolitan job market and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while keeping a lower-density landscape than the city and its inner suburbs.
The county was established in 1821 from Creek territory and named for the Marquis de Lafayette. It began as an agricultural area, but population growth and residential development since the 1970s changed much of the northern and central county.
Map Coverage and Download Versions
This Fayette County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The three versions share the same county extent but differ in color, labeling, and the amount of ready-made information.
Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey are the county’s incorporated communities. Because no finished map image was included with this request, the article does not state that every community name appears on every labeled file.
Peachtree City and Its Planned Path Network
Peachtree City was chartered in 1959 and developed as a large planned community. Residential villages, commercial centers, schools, parks, and lakes are connected by a separate network widely used by golf carts, bicycles, and pedestrians.
The city’s design contrasts with historic Fayetteville and the smaller towns of Brooks and Woolsey. It also became a base for international companies and helped drive population growth in the western part of the county.
Fayetteville, Tyrone, and the Rural Towns
- Fayetteville is the county seat and the location of the historic courthouse and county government.
- Tyrone is a residential town in the northwestern part of the county near the Fulton County line.
- Brooks retains a small-town and agricultural setting in southern Fayette County.
- Woolsey is the county’s smallest incorporated town and lies south of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville was designated the county seat in 1823. Its courthouse, completed in 1825, is described by the county as the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in active use, giving the city a stronger historic identity than the newer planned communities.
Reservoirs, Parks, and Recreation
Lake McIntosh is a 650-acre reservoir on Line Creek near Peachtree City. Its public park includes trails, a pavilion, a playground, docks, and a boat ramp, while motor restrictions protect its water-supply function.
Lake Horton is a 780-acre reservoir in southern Fayette County with paved walking trails, fishing access, picnic areas, and boat ramps. The county also operates McCurry, Kiwanis, Kenwood, and other parks for field sports, courts, walking, and community programs.
Population and County Profile
| Established | 1821 |
| County Seat | Fayetteville |
| 2020 Census Population | 119,194 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 125,156 |
| Approximate Area | 199 square miles |
| Incorporated Communities | Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, Woolsey |
| Regional Setting | Metro Atlanta suburban county |
The county added more than twelve thousand residents between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. The 2025 estimate shows continued growth, though the county remains geographically small compared with many Georgia counties.
Color Map
The color map separates Fayette County from Fulton, Clayton, Spalding, and Coweta counties with different fills. It is suited to regional graphics that need to show the county’s position immediately south of Atlanta.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the boundary and selected labels. It works for monochrome reports, worksheets, and reference pages where color coding is unnecessary.
Outline Map
The outline version leaves the county outline and included internal boundaries without the original labels or fills. Users can add cities, reservoirs, roads, voting areas, or project-specific notes to the blank base.
Download the Fayette County Map
The Fayette County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select the labeled file for regional reference or the outline file when a project needs custom information.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Fayette County map. The color file separates surrounding counties, the monochrome file retains selected labels, and the outline file provides a base for custom additions.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Detail: County outline, included internal boundaries, surrounding areas
- Intended Use: Printing, classroom materials, presentations, documents, and custom annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Fayette County from Atlanta?
The county government describes Fayette County as approximately fifteen miles south of Atlanta. Travel distance varies by community, with Tyrone and northern Fayette County closest to the city.
Which incorporated communities are in Fayette County?
The incorporated communities are Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey. Fayetteville and Peachtree City are the two largest and most prominent local centers.
Are the reservoirs shown on every map version?
Not necessarily. The exact labels and water features depend on the finished source image. The outline version can be used to add Lake McIntosh, Lake Horton, Lake Kedron, or other features when needed.
References
Fayette County’s official profile provides the county’s establishment date, area, municipalities, regional location, and community descriptions.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate, 2020 census count, and recent population change.
New Georgia Encyclopedia documents the county’s early history, suburban growth, and development of Peachtree City.
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