The Montgomery County Georgia map covers a rural east-central Georgia county with six incorporated towns, a private college, onion farms, timberland, and the Oconee River boundary. Montgomery County was created from Washington County in 1793 and named for Continental Army general Richard Montgomery, who was killed during the 1775 assault on Quebec. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 8,635 residents on July 1, 2025.
Mount Vernon is the county seat and educational center. Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Tarrytown, and Uvalda form smaller agricultural and transportation communities across the county, which lies within Georgia’s legally defined Vidalia sweet onion production area.
Table of Contents
Six incorporated towns across the county
- Mount Vernon: county seat, courthouse town, and college center
- Ailey: community adjoining the Brewton-Parker College area
- Alston and Uvalda: southern agricultural and former railroad towns
- Higgston: small eastern town along U.S. Highway 280
- Tarrytown: northern rural municipality
The towns are separated by farmland, pine forest, and unincorporated areas rather than forming one continuous urban corridor. County government organizes local representation through five districts.
Places and map files included
This Montgomery County Georgia map identifies Mount Vernon, Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Tarrytown, and Uvalda. The color and black-and-white files retain place names, while the outline version removes labels and fills for custom annotation.
Mount Vernon and the county courthouse
Mount Vernon was settled in 1795 and became the county seat in 1813. Its name refers to George Washington’s Virginia home, and the town was incorporated in 1872.
The current courthouse was completed in 1907 in the Neoclassical Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and restored during the early 1990s.
Brewton-Parker College and the Mount Vernon–Ailey connection
Brewton-Parker College was founded in 1904 through the support of Baptist leaders and residents of Mount Vernon and Ailey. The campus stands between the two communities and remains the county’s main higher-education institution.
Gates Hall, built in the founding year, is the only original campus building still standing. Students, faculty, athletics, and events connect the college to the economy and daily life of both towns.
Vidalia onions, farms, and timber
Montgomery County lies in the heart of the legally designated Vidalia sweet onion growing region. Onion farming shares the landscape with peanuts, cotton, corn, poultry, cattle, and managed pine forests.
County economic planning identifies agriculture and tourism as important industries. Farm production, packing, trucking, equipment services, and timber activity support work outside the small municipal centers.
A once-larger county reshaped by new boundaries
Montgomery County originally covered a much larger section of Georgia. Land from the original county later became all or part of Tattnall, Emanuel, Dodge, Toombs, Wheeler, and Treutlen counties.
The present county covers about 245 square miles. It borders Treutlen County to the north, Toombs County to the east, Jeff Davis County to the south, and Wheeler County to the west, with the Oconee River associated with its southwestern side.
Road and river geography
U.S. Highway 280 links the Mount Vernon–Ailey area with Higgston and communities toward Toombs County. State Route 15 provides an important north-south route, while the Oconee River and its lowlands create a contrasting natural edge of forest and wet ground.
Color map
The color file separates central Mount Vernon and Ailey from Higgston in the east, Tarrytown in the north, and Alston and Uvalda in the south. It is useful for comparing all six towns across the rural county.
Black and white map
The monochrome version retains place names and boundary lines without colored fills. Mount Vernon, Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Tarrytown, and Uvalda remain available for grayscale reference.
Outline map
The outline file leaves county and internal lines without labels. Users can add town names, onion-growing areas, highways, the Oconee River, or custom agricultural markers.
Download the county map
The Montgomery County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. Choose a labeled version for place reference or the outline file for custom annotation.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Montgomery County map.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Detail: County boundary, internal lines, and surrounding area
- Intended Use: Printing, classes, presentations, documents, and annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Montgomery County?
Mount Vernon is the county seat. It has served in that role since 1813.
How many incorporated towns are in the county?
There are six: Mount Vernon, Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Tarrytown, and Uvalda.
Is Montgomery County part of the Vidalia onion region?
Yes. The county is included in Georgia’s designated Vidalia sweet onion production area and has active onion farms.
References
Montgomery County government’s overview documents the county’s history, Mount Vernon, five districts, Brewton-Parker College, and Vidalia onion farming.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2020 census count and July 1, 2025 population estimate.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Montgomery County covers county formation, Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker College, and the six incorporated towns.
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