The Treutlen County Georgia map covers a small central Georgia county centered on Soperton. Lothair, Gillis Springs, and other rural communities are spread across a landscape of pine forest, farms, and wiregrass plain.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 6,466 residents in 2025, a 1.0 percent increase from the April 2020 estimates base. Agriculture, forestry, local services, and Interstate 16 transportation support the economy.
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Soperton and Rural Communities
Soperton is the county seat and contains the courthouse, county offices, schools, local businesses, and the historic depot. Lothair lies to the east, while Gillis Springs is associated with the western rural district.
Most of the county remains lightly populated. Interstate 16 provides the principal regional connection between Macon and Savannah.
Map Coverage and County Setting
The Treutlen County Georgia map includes the county outline, Soperton, Lothair, Gillis Springs, selected local labels, Interstate 16, and surrounding county references.
| County Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Soperton |
| Established | 1918 |
| Named For | John Adam Treutlen |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 6,466 |
| Growth Since 2020 Base | 1.0 percent |
| County Area | 201 square miles |
| Major Economic Themes | Agriculture, forestry, and local services |
Georgia’s 154th County
Georgia created Treutlen County from parts of Emanuel and Montgomery counties in 1918. It became the state’s 154th county and was named for John Adam Treutlen, Georgia’s first governor.
Neil Gillis, a local banker and landowner, led the campaign to establish the county. His son Jim L. Gillis later served as a state senator and highway commissioner, and Interstate 16 bears his name.
Railroads and the Rise of Soperton
The Macon, Dublin, and Savannah Railroad extended its line toward Vidalia in 1902 and built a depot near Lothair. Soperton was incorporated that same year and named for railroad construction engineer Benjamin Franklin Soper.
Rail service accelerated Soperton’s growth and helped it surpass older nearby communities. The town became the natural county-seat choice when Treutlen County was organized.
Million Pines and Reforestation History
During the 1920s, farmer James Fowler planted more than seven million pine seedlings across about 10,000 acres after boll weevil damage weakened the cotton economy. The reforestation project attracted national attention.
In 1933 the Soperton News became the first newspaper in the United States to print its news on pine-pulp paper. The Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival continues to celebrate this forestry heritage.
Color County Map
The color version separates Treutlen County from surrounding areas and retains selected place labels.
Black and White County Map
This version removes color fills while preserving place names and boundary lines.
Blank Outline Map
The outline file removes labels and color, leaving the included boundaries for custom annotations.
Download the Treutlen County Map
The Treutlen County Georgia map is available in color, black-and-white, and outline A3 JPG formats. The labeled maps provide geographic reference, while the outline version supports custom marking.
County Map File Information
This download contains three A3 JPG versions of the Treutlen County map.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Intended Use: Printing, lessons, presentations, and annotations
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city is the county seat?
Soperton is the county seat.
When was the county created?
Treutlen County was created in 1918 from parts of Emanuel and Montgomery counties.
Why is Soperton called the Million Pines City?
The name honors James Fowler’s large reforestation project and the county’s long connection with pine forestry.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts supplies the 2025 population estimate and growth rate.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia entry for Treutlen County documents county formation, railroad growth, Soperton, and the Million Pines forestry story.
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