The Webster County Georgia map covers a small rural county in southwest Georgia. Preston is the administrative center, and the former municipal governments of Preston and Weston are now part of a single countywide unified government.
The county had an estimated population of 2,369 on July 1, 2025. Its 209.66 square miles of land held only 11.2 residents per square mile in 2020, placing farms, forests, and small communities across a lightly populated area.
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Map Coverage and File Versions
The download includes color, black-and-white, and outline maps prepared at A3 size. The labeled versions are intended for locating selected places, while the blank outline removes existing labels and fills for custom work.
This Webster County Georgia map emphasizes the county outline and its position among Marion, Sumter, Terrell, Randolph, and Stewart counties. The finished image should be checked before describing any particular unincorporated community as labeled.
From Kinchafoonee County to Webster County
The Georgia General Assembly created the county from part of Stewart County on December 16, 1853. Its first name was Kinchafoonee County, taken from the creek that crosses the area from north toward the southeast.
Residents soon petitioned for a different name. On February 21, 1856, the legislature renamed the county for Daniel Webster, the nationally known senator, secretary of state, and orator. The same legislation moved the county seat from McIntosh to Preston.
Preston, Weston, and Countywide Government
Preston became the county seat in 1856 and was incorporated the following year. The community is believed to have been named for William C. Preston, a former South Carolina senator and college president.
In 2009, the governmental powers of Preston, Weston, and Webster County were combined. The Unified Government of Webster County replaced the separate municipal and county governments and exercises jurisdiction throughout the county. Its headquarters are in Preston.
| Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Southwest Georgia |
| Government Center | Preston |
| County Created | 1853 |
| Renamed Webster | 1856 |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 2,369 |
| 2020 Land Area | 209.66 square miles |
| Main Communities | Preston and Weston |
| Named Waterway | Kinchafoonee Creek |
A Landscape of Creeks, Farms, and Timber
Kinchafoonee Creek is the county’s best-known waterway and supplied its original name. Choctahatchee and Lanahassee creeks preserve other Muscogee names in the local landscape. Wetlands occur mainly along the Kinchafoonee system.
The northern part of the county has rolling ground, valleys, hardwoods, pines, and farmland. The southern part becomes somewhat flatter and more open. These differences appear within a county that covers only about 210 square miles.
Agriculture and the Forest Economy
Cotton dominated the early economy because of the county’s fertile soils. After the boll weevil damaged cotton production in the early twentieth century, farmers diversified into peanuts, corn, and wheat.
Sawmills also became important as the forest industry expanded. The county’s official website still presents cotton harvesting and timber production as visible parts of its rural economy.
Color Map
The color version uses different fills for Webster County and the surrounding counties. It is suitable for showing Preston and Weston within southwest Georgia and for identifying the county’s five neighbors.
Black-and-White Map
The black-and-white map removes the colored fills but retains the county outline and selected labels. It can be printed in grayscale without relying on color to separate the mapped areas.
Outline Map
The outline version contains boundary lines without the existing names or fills. Users can add Preston, Weston, Kinchafoonee Creek, neighboring counties, or their own worksheet notes.
Download the Webster County Maps
The Webster County Georgia map download contains three A3 JPG versions. Choose a labeled map for reference or the outline for custom annotation, and use current government or survey records when a legal boundary determination is required.
County Map File Information
This download includes three A3 JPG versions of the Webster 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, neighboring counties, selected place names
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Webster County first called Kinchafoonee County?
The original name came from Kinchafoonee Creek, which runs through the county. The legislature changed the name to Webster in 1856 after local residents requested a replacement.
Is Preston still an incorporated city?
Preston’s former municipal government was unified with Weston and Webster County in 2009. Preston remains the government center and a recognized community within the unified county.
Which counties border Webster County?
Marion County is to the north, Sumter County to the east, Terrell County to the south, Randolph County to the southwest, and Stewart County to the west.
References
Webster County’s official history documents the county’s creation, original name, 1856 renaming, and the move of the county seat to Preston.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts supplied the 2025 population estimate, 2020 land area, and population density.
The unified government charter explains the consolidation of Preston, Weston, and Webster County into one countywide government.
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