Madison County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Madison County, Florida. With a population of 18,493 living across 692 square miles of land, Madison County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Madison, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12079 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A rural North Florida county on the Georgia border, Madison is timber and cattle country with a well-preserved 19th-century courthouse square.
Madison County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Madison County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Madison County
- County seat
- Madison
- FIPS code
- 12079
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1827
- Named for
- James Madison.
- Land area
- 692 sq mi
- Water area
- 24 sq mi
- Total area
- 716 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 18,493
- Population density
- 27 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Madison County, Florida?
Madison County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Madison, 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 716 square miles — 692 of land and 24 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, 12079, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Madison County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Jefferson County, Taylor County, Lafayette County, Suwannee County, Hamilton 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.
Madison County geography & landscape
Rolling piney woods, the Suwannee, Aucilla, and Withlacoochee Rivers, and Cherry Lake — one of the county's largest natural lakes.
The county's overall footprint — 692 square miles of land plus 24 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 Madison County
Timber, agriculture (dairy, cattle, pecans, watermelons), and I-10 travel services.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Madison County reflect its location in North Central 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 Madison County
Established 1827 from Jefferson County. Ray Charles grew up in Greenville; the town preserves several sites tied to his childhood.
Established in 1827, Madison County is one of Florida's earliest 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 Madison County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Madison County
Madison Blue Spring State Park, Suwannee River, Cherry Lake, and the Ray Charles memorial in Greenville.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Madison County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central 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 Madison County
Madison 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 Madison County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Madison County.
- I-10
- US-90
- US-221
- SR-14
- Madison County Airport
Madison County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Madison 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 12079.
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 Madison 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 Madison County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.