Liberty County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Liberty County, Florida. With a population of 7,974 living across 836 square miles of land, Liberty County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Bristol, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12077 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Florida's least populous county and one of its most heavily forested, Liberty is defined by the Apalachicola National Forest, the Apalachicola River, and the rare Torreya ravines.
Liberty County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Liberty County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Liberty County
- County seat
- Bristol
- FIPS code
- 12077
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1855
- Named for
- The concept of liberty.
- Land area
- 836 sq mi
- Water area
- 7 sq mi
- Total area
- 843 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 7,974
- Population density
- 10 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Liberty County, Florida?
Liberty County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Bristol, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 843 square miles — 836 of land and 7 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12077, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Liberty County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Gadsden County, Calhoun County, Gulf County, Franklin County, Wakulla County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Liberty County geography & landscape
Apalachicola National Forest (the largest national forest in Florida), the Apalachicola River bluffs, the Torreya ravines, and pine flatwoods.
The county's overall footprint — 836 square miles of land plus 7 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Liberty County
Forestry, hunting/eco-tourism, and correctional employment. Population density is under 10 per square mile.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Liberty County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position as a smaller, more rural county. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Liberty County
Established 1855 from Gadsden and Franklin counties. The Torreya State Park area contains some of the deepest natural ravines in Florida.
Established in 1855, Liberty County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Liberty County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Liberty County
Torreya State Park, Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve, and the Apalachicola River.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Liberty County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Liberty County
Liberty County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Liberty County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Liberty County.
- SR-20
- SR-65
- SR-12
- Calhoun County Airport nearby
Liberty County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Liberty County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12077.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Liberty County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Liberty County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.