The Wayne County Georgia map covers an inland county in the southeastern part of the state. Jesup is the county seat and largest local center, while Odum and Screven are the county’s other incorporated cities.
Wayne County was created in 1803 and named for Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 32,481 residents on July 1, 2025, an increase of 7.8 percent from the 2020 estimates base.
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What the County Map Includes
The downloadable set contains color, black-and-white, and outline maps at A3 size. The labeled versions are intended for locating selected communities, and the blank outline removes place names and color fills for custom editing. Because the finished image determines which labels are present, users should check the map itself before citing a specific community as labeled.
This Wayne County Georgia map focuses on the county outline and its position among neighboring counties. It is not a road atlas, parcel survey, wetland inventory, or legal boundary record.
Jesup and Wayne County’s Railroad Story
Jesup grew where important rail lines crossed after the Civil War. The city’s official history notes that the settlement was once known as Station Number 6 on the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. Willis Clary had the town surveyed, and Jesup was formally established in 1870.
The rise of the railroad town changed the county’s political center. Earlier county seats included Tuckersville and Waynesville, but Jesup’s growth led to its selection as the county seat in the 1870s. Today county administration, courts, public services, and much of the area’s commerce remain concentrated there.
Population, Area, and Local Scale
| Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Inland southeast Georgia |
| County Seat | Jesup |
| Created | 1803 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 32,481 |
| 2020 Land Area | 641.81 square miles |
| Incorporated Cities | Jesup, Odum, and Screven |
| Major River | Altamaha River |
The 2020 census counted 30,144 residents. By the 2025 estimate, the total had risen by more than 2,300 people. Population density was 47.0 people per square mile in 2020, so the county combines one main service center with smaller towns and extensive unincorporated land.
Jesup, Odum, and Screven are the three incorporated municipalities identified by the county government. Odum lies west of Jesup, while Screven is in the southern part of the county. These municipal centers occupy only part of Wayne County’s broad land area.
The Altamaha River Edge
The Altamaha River forms much of Wayne County’s northeastern boundary. County information describes more than 60 miles of river frontage, including access near Jaycee Landing north of Jesup. Fishing, boating, and paddling are prominent outdoor activities along this side of the county.
Wayne County also lists the Little Satilla and Tyler Tract wildlife management areas among its recreation resources. They help explain the county’s connection to forests, wetlands, and river country, but their detailed boundaries should not be assumed to appear on this county map.
Neighbors Around Wayne County
Tattnall County is to the north, Long County to the northeast, and McIntosh County to the east. Glynn County lies to the southeast, Brantley County to the south, Pierce County to the southwest, and Appling County to the northwest. The arrangement places Wayne County between Georgia’s inland pine country and counties closer to the Atlantic coast.
The county does not have an ocean shoreline. Its best-known large water feature is the Altamaha River, which provides a natural edge rather than a coastal boundary.
Color Map
The color version separates Wayne County from adjoining counties with different fills. It is suited to presentations that need the county’s location in southeast Georgia and the relative positions of Jesup, Odum, and Screven.
Black-and-White Map
The black-and-white map removes the color fills but keeps the county outline and selected labels. It works in grayscale documents where colored regions would reproduce poorly.
Outline Map
The outline version leaves boundary lines without the existing labels or color treatment. Users can add a route, mark the Altamaha River side, label municipalities, or build a worksheet without first covering printed text.
Download the Wayne County Maps
The Wayne County Georgia map download provides three A3 JPG versions for printing and digital documents. Choose the labeled color or grayscale version for reference, or use the outline for custom annotation. Current government or survey records remain necessary for legal boundary decisions.
County Map File Information
This download includes three A3 JPG versions of the Wayne County map. The labeled maps use selected place names for readability, while the outline version contains boundary lines without labels or color fills.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Page Size: A3
- Map Content: County outline, surrounding counties, selected place names
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesup become the county seat?
Jesup expanded as a railroad junction after the Civil War. Its transportation and commercial growth led the county seat to move there in the 1870s.
Does Wayne County have an Atlantic coastline?
No. Wayne County is inland, although it is close to Georgia’s coastal counties. The Altamaha River forms much of its northeastern edge.
Which incorporated cities are in Wayne County?
Jesup, Odum, and Screven are the county’s three incorporated cities. Jesup is the county seat and the largest of the three.
References
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts supplied the 2025 population estimate, recent growth rate, 2020 population density, and land area.
Wayne County’s official overview was used for the county’s creation, county seat, local history, river recreation, and wildlife management areas.
The City of Jesup’s official history documents the town’s railroad origins and formal establishment in 1870.
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