The Jones County Georgia map covers a central Georgia county northeast of Macon. Gray is the county seat, while Haddock, Juliette, Clinton, Wayside, forests, farms, and stream corridors create a mostly rural landscape with growing commuter connections.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 29,171 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 28,347 residents, indicating growth of about 2.9 percent.
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Created in 1807 on Georgia’s Former Frontier
Jones County was created on December 10, 1807, from part of Baldwin County. It was named for James Jones, a Savannah attorney, state legislator, and United States congressman.
At the time, the Ocmulgee River marked part of Georgia’s southwestern frontier. Farms, roads, courthouses, mills, and small settlements later spread across the county.
Map Coverage and File Options
This Jones County Georgia map set contains color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG files. The labeled versions support county reference, while the outline version leaves room for community, highway, forestry, agricultural, river, or historic information.
Gray is the principal incorporated city. Haddock, Juliette, Clinton, Wayside, and other names identify unincorporated communities. No finished source image accompanied the request, so the article does not claim that every place and stream appears on every map.
Gray and the 1905 County-Seat Move
Gray became the county seat in 1905, replacing Clinton. Government offices, courts, schools, libraries, shops, and civic organizations are concentrated there.
U.S. Highway 129 and Georgia routes 11, 18, and 22 connect Gray with Macon, Milledgeville, and Monticello. Road access and commuting have encouraged housing growth.
Clinton and the Former Government Center
Clinton was the original county seat and an important nineteenth-century government, educational, and commercial community. Its importance declined after rail and road activity shifted toward Gray.
Historic buildings and the older settlement pattern preserve evidence of the county’s early civic and plantation-era development.
Juliette, Haddock, and Rural Communities
- Juliette is a historic river-side community known for film tourism.
- Haddock developed around rail and agricultural activity.
- Clinton is the former county seat.
- Wayside is a smaller northeastern rural community.
- Gray provides government, education, commerce, and services.
Outside the tourism district in Juliette, farms, forests, churches, homes, and local roads dominate settlement.
Forestry, Farming, and the Macon Connection
Cotton once dominated the county economy. Timber, livestock, pasture, mixed farming, construction, public services, and small manufacturing later broadened employment.
Southern and southwestern Jones County have stronger commuter and housing connections with Macon, while northern and eastern areas retain a more rural pattern.
Rivers, Creeks, and Piedmont Forest
The Ocmulgee River lies near the county’s western side, and tributaries cross forest and farmland. Stream corridors support water quality, flood storage, and wildlife habitat.
Forests and waterways provide hunting, fishing, hiking, and outdoor space. Growth planning must balance housing, roads, timberland, wetlands, and natural resources.
County Profile
| Established | December 10, 1807 |
| County Seat | Gray |
| Former County Seat | Clinton |
| 2020 Census Population | 28,347 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 29,171 |
| 2020–2025 Estimated Growth | About 2.9 percent |
| Major Themes | Forestry, farming, commuter growth, local history |
Color Map
The color map separates Jones County from Jasper, Putnam, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Twiggs, Bibb, and Monroe counties.
Black and White Map
The black-and-white file removes regional fills while retaining the county outline and selected place 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 labels or fills. Users can add communities, highways, forests, farms, rivers, or historic sites.
Download the Jones County Map
The Jones County Georgia map download includes color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG versions. Select a labeled file for county reference or the outline file for a custom forestry, agriculture, road, river, history, or community project.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Jones County map.
- 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?
Gray is the county seat. The county government moved there from Clinton in 1905.
Why is Juliette well known?
Juliette is a small historic community near the Ocmulgee River and is known for film-related tourism.
Does every map show all communities?
Not necessarily. Detail depends on the finished source image and scale. The outline version can be used to add communities, roads, forests, farms, and streams.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2025 population estimate and 2020 census count.
Jones County’s official history documents the 1807 creation, Clinton, Gray, and local communities.
New Georgia Encyclopedia provides county formation, forestry, agriculture, and local-history context.
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