The Lee County Georgia map shows a southwest Georgia county whose modern identity is closely tied to growth north of Albany. Leesburg is the county seat, Smithville is the other incorporated city, and the county’s southern communities connect directly with the Albany metropolitan area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 34,179 residents on July 1, 2025.
Lee County combines suburban residential development with farmland, creeks, lakes, and historic rural sites. Its current geography reflects two different patterns: denser growth near the Dougherty County line and a more dispersed settlement pattern toward Smithville in the north.
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From a vast frontier county to its present borders
Lee County was created in 1825 from land ceded by the Muscogee people, although it was not officially named until 1826. Its original territory was far larger than the present 356-square-mile county and included land later divided among several southwest Georgia counties.
The county government notes that the person honored by the name remains uncertain. One interpretation points to Declaration of Independence signer Richard Henry Lee, while another identifies Revolutionary War cavalry commander Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III.
What the county map includes
This Lee County Georgia map centers on Leesburg and Smithville and provides surrounding county references for orientation. The labeled color and black-and-white files are intended for direct location work, while the outline version leaves the map open for custom roads, community names, or study notes.
Railroads moved the county seat to Leesburg
Starkville served as the first county seat, but its importance faded after the Southwestern Railroad reached the county in 1857. Two railroad settlements followed. Smithville was incorporated in 1863, and Wooten Station became the county seat in 1872 before being renamed Leesburg in 1874.
The old Starkville settlement eventually disappeared, leaving a cemetery associated with early county officials. Leesburg remains the center of county government, while Smithville continues as a small incorporated city serving the northern part of the county.
Residential growth north of Albany
Lee County changed sharply during the late twentieth century as households moved north from neighboring Albany and Dougherty County. The population rose from 28,298 in 2010 to 33,163 in 2020, and the 2025 estimate was 34,179. County planning now focuses on balancing residential and commercial growth with the rural setting that still covers much of the area.
- Leesburg: county seat and administrative center
- Smithville: northern railroad town and incorporated city
- Century and Palmyra: southern service areas close to Albany
- Redbone: a rural community area west of Leesburg
Roads, creeks, and neighboring counties
U.S. Route 19 provides the main north–south connection through Leesburg and Smithville, while U.S. Route 82 crosses the southern portion of the county near the Albany area. Kinchafoonee Creek and Muckalee Creek are prominent local waterways associated with the county’s recreation and rural landscape.
Lee County borders Sumter County to the north, Crisp County to the northeast, Worth County to the east, Dougherty County to the south, and Terrell County to the west. The southern edge is the most closely connected to Albany’s residential and commercial pattern.
Color map
The color version separates the Leesburg area, Smithville in the north, and the county’s southern communities near Albany. It works well for comparing the two incorporated cities with the broader unincorporated area.
Black and white map
The monochrome file retains place names and boundary lines without colored fills. It keeps the long north–south relationship between Smithville and the Albany-side communities readable in grayscale printing.
Outline map
The outline version removes labels and fills, leaving county and internal boundary lines. Users can add U.S. Route 19, community markers, school zones, or other project-specific information.
Download the county map
The Lee County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. Use a labeled file for reference or the outline file for custom annotation.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Lee County map.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Detail: County boundary, internal lines, and surrounding counties
- Intended Use: Printing, classes, presentations, documents, and annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many incorporated cities are in Lee County?
Lee County has two incorporated cities: Leesburg and Smithville. Leesburg is the county seat.
Why did the county seat move from Starkville?
Railroad development shifted settlement and commerce toward Wooten Station. The town became the county seat in 1872 and was renamed Leesburg in 1874.
Is Lee County part of the Albany metro area?
Yes. Lee County is included in the Albany metropolitan area, and much of its modern residential growth has occurred near the Dougherty County boundary.
References
Lee County Government’s overview and history explains the county’s creation, disputed namesake, development pattern, and Albany-area growth.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2020 census count and July 1, 2025 population estimate.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Lee County documents the railroad history, county-seat change, agricultural background, and population growth.
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