The Peach County Georgia map covers a compact central Georgia county divided between historic Fort Valley in the south and fast-growing Byron near Interstate 75 in the north. Peach County was created from Houston and Macon counties in 1924 as Georgia’s 161st and last new county. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 29,877 residents on July 1, 2025.
The county took its name from its signature crop. Peach orchards, packing houses, Fort Valley State University, school-bus manufacturing, rail history, highway commerce, and suburban growth all contribute to a county identity that extends beyond agriculture alone.
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Georgia’s youngest county and a divided growth pattern
Peach County’s 2025 estimate was 6.7 percent above the April 2020 estimates base of 27,990. Growth is especially visible around Byron and the I-75 corridor, while Fort Valley remains the government, education, and agricultural-processing center.
The county covers about 151 square miles. Short distances separate its communities, but the northern highway landscape and southern railroad-orchard landscape have noticeably different development patterns.
Places and map files included
This Peach County Georgia map identifies Fort Valley, Byron, and Powersville together with surrounding county boundaries. Color and black-and-white versions retain labels, while the outline file removes names and fills for custom annotation.
Peaches, the Elberta variety, and festival traditions
Samuel Henry Rumph of the Fort Valley area developed the Elberta peach, named for his wife. Its quality, railroad shipping, and improved packing helped turn central Georgia into a major commercial peach region.
The Peach Blossom Festival drew enormous crowds during the 1920s. In 1986 the Georgia Peach Festival revived that tradition, with events now held in Fort Valley and Byron to celebrate fruit, food, music, parades, and local identity.
Fort Valley’s railroad and industrial history
Fort Valley began in the 1820s near the crossing of early Indigenous trails and developed into a railroad town. Freight and passenger service moved peaches and other products, supported hotels and businesses, and shaped the downtown street pattern.
The city was incorporated in 1856 and later became the Peach County seat. Preserved depots, historic houses, downtown buildings, peach packing facilities, and the headquarters of Blue Bird school-bus manufacturing illustrate its changing economy.
Fort Valley State University and Black education
Fort Valley State University began in 1895 as the Fort Valley High and Industrial School. Its founding group included formerly enslaved Black men who viewed education as a path to economic and civic opportunity.
Today the institution is a public historically Black university and an 1890 land-grant institution. Agriculture, science, teacher preparation, research, extension work, employment, and campus events connect the university closely to Peach County.
Byron and the Interstate 75 economy
Byron lies near Interstate 75 and State Route 49 in northern Peach County. Access to Warner Robins, Macon, and regional employment has encouraged subdivisions, hotels, restaurants, logistics, and roadside commerce.
Fort Valley is defined more by county government, the university, rail history, and peach processing. Byron’s stronger highway and commuter orientation gives the two cities different economic roles.
County layout and neighboring areas
- Fort Valley: county seat, university town, and peach-industry center
- Byron: northern I-75 residential and commercial growth center
- Powersville: unincorporated community between the two cities
Peach County borders Bibb County to the north, Houston County to the east and southeast, Crawford County to the west, and Macon County to the southwest.
Color map
The color file separates southern Fort Valley, northern Byron, central Powersville, and surrounding orchard and transportation areas.
Black and white map
The monochrome version retains place names and boundary lines. Fort Valley, Byron, and Powersville remain visible for grayscale reference.
Outline map
The outline file leaves county and internal lines without labels. Users can add Interstate 75, rail lines, orchards, the university, industrial sites, or custom community markers.
Download the county map
The Peach County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. Choose a labeled version for reference or the outline file for custom annotation.
County Map File Information
The download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Peach 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 Peach County?
Fort Valley is the county seat and the county’s main education, government, and peach-industry center.
Why is Peach County Georgia’s last-created county?
It was formed in 1924, and no additional Georgia county was created afterward.
How much did the population grow after 2020?
The July 1, 2025 estimate was 6.7 percent higher than the April 2020 estimates base.
References
The City of Fort Valley’s official history documents settlement, railroads, peach shipping, festivals, and downtown development.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides the 2020 census count and July 1, 2025 estimate.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Peach County covers the county’s 1924 creation, peach industry, and central Georgia setting.
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