The Hart County Georgia map covers a northeastern Georgia county shaped by Lake Hartwell, the South Carolina border, Interstate 85, and a rural interior of farms, poultry operations, woods, and small communities. Hartwell is the county seat and the main center for government, shopping, and lake-oriented services.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 28,639 residents on July 1, 2025, a 10.9 percent increase from the 2020 estimates base. The 2020 census counted 25,828 residents.
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The Only Georgia County Named for a Woman
Hart County was created from parts of Elbert and Franklin counties in 1853. It was named for Nancy Hart, a Revolutionary War figure whose historical and legendary actions became part of local identity.
It is commonly identified as the only Georgia county named for a woman. Hartwell, incorporated in 1856, was also named for Nancy Hart and became the county seat.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Hart County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support regional reference, while the outline file leaves room for lake, municipal, transportation, industrial, agricultural, or recreation information.
Hartwell and Bowersville are principal incorporated places, and part of Royston extends into the county. Because no finished source image accompanied the request, the article does not claim that every community or shoreline feature appears on every labeled map.
Lake Hartwell and Cross-State Recreation
Lake Hartwell spreads across the Georgia–South Carolina line and is one of the region’s largest recreation reservoirs. Hart County’s official profile identifies approximately 222 miles of shoreline within the county.
Boating, fishing, camping, swimming, shoreline housing, and visitor services support a substantial lake economy. The reservoir also has roles in hydropower, flood control, and regional water management.
Hartwell as a Trade and Service Center
Hartwell contains the courthouse, county offices, historic homes, downtown shops, schools, health services, and businesses serving residents and visitors. It developed as a market and crop-processing center for the surrounding Piedmont countryside.
Lake access has added tourism, retirement, construction, real estate, and recreation services to the city’s traditional government and commercial functions.
Bowersville, Royston, and the Rural Interior
- Bowersville is a small southwestern rail and farming town.
- Royston extends into Hart County from the Franklin and Madison county area.
- Reed Creek is a lake-side unincorporated community west of Hartwell.
- Eagle Grove represents the county’s southern rural settlement pattern.
- Hartwell is the county government and commercial center.
Outside lake developments and municipal centers, land use includes poultry farming, livestock, pasture, timber, and low-density housing. Gently rolling hills are characteristic of the county’s Piedmont landscape.
Interstate 85 and Industrial Growth
Interstate 85 crosses northwestern Hart County and links Atlanta with Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Industrial parks and highway-oriented development benefit from access to markets in both Georgia and South Carolina.
Manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture, retail, public services, and tourism now form a mixed economy. Recent population growth reflects lake living, employment access, and the county’s cross-state location.
County Profile
| Established | 1853 |
| County Seat | Hartwell |
| Land Area | 232.42 square miles |
| 2020 Census Population | 25,828 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 28,639 |
| 2020–2025 Estimated Growth | 10.9 percent |
| Major Features | Lake Hartwell, I-85, rural Piedmont land, state-border trade |
Color Map
The color map separates Hart County from Franklin, Madison, and Elbert counties and from Anderson and Oconee counties in South Carolina. It is useful for showing the county’s place along Georgia’s northeastern border.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected labels. It provides a simple reference for reports, worksheets, and monochrome printing.
Outline Map
The outline version preserves the county outline and included internal boundaries without the original labels or fills. Users can add towns, lake shoreline, highways, industrial sites, farms, or recreation areas to the open base.
Download the Hart County Map
The Hart County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select a labeled file for regional reference or the outline file for a custom lake, transportation, industry, agriculture, or tourism project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Hart County map. The color file separates neighboring counties, the monochrome file retains selected labels, and the outline file provides room 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
Which city is the county seat?
Hartwell is the county seat and the principal location for government, shopping, services, and lake-related tourism.
Why is the county named Hart?
It was named for Nancy Hart, a Revolutionary War figure. Hart is commonly described as Georgia’s only county named for a woman.
Does every map show the full lake shoreline?
Not necessarily. Shoreline detail depends on the finished source image and scale. The outline version can be used to add coves, parks, marinas, roads, and communities.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate, 2020 census count, land area, and recent growth.
Hart County’s official profile describes county formation, the I-85 location, Lake Hartwell shoreline, and rural landscape.
New Georgia Encyclopedia documents the county name, Hartwell, agriculture, crop processing, and cross-state connections.
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