Putnam County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Putnam County, Florida. With a population of 73,321 living across 722 square miles of land, Putnam County is one of 8 counties in the Northeast Florida region. The county seat is Palatka, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12107 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
On the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida, Putnam County blends historic riverfront Palatka with Ocala National Forest edges and a chain of freshwater lakes.
Putnam County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Putnam County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Putnam County
- County seat
- Palatka
- FIPS code
- 12107
- Region
- Northeast Florida
- Established
- 1849
- Named for
- Benjamin A. Putnam, Florida legislator and Second Seminole War officer.
- Land area
- 722 sq mi
- Water area
- 106 sq mi
- Total area
- 828 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 73,321
- Population density
- 102 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Putnam County, Florida?
Putnam County is located in the Northeast Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Palatka, 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 828 square miles — 722 of land and 106 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, 12107, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Putnam County shares borders with 7 neighboring counties: Clay County, St. Johns County, Flagler County, Volusia County, Marion County, Alachua County, Bradford 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.
Putnam County geography & landscape
The St. Johns River, Crescent Lake, and the western edge of the Ocala National Forest.
The county's overall footprint — 722 square miles of land plus 106 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 Putnam County
Timber and paper (Georgia-Pacific), agriculture (potatoes, cabbage, ferns), health care, and river-based tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Putnam County reflect its location in Northeast Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. 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 Putnam County
Established 1849 from St. Johns and Alachua counties. Palatka was a major steamboat port on the St. Johns in the 19th century.
Established in 1849, Putnam 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 Putnam County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Putnam County
Ravine Gardens State Park, Cross Florida Greenway (adjacent), Bass Capital of the World (Palatka), and the St. Johns River Fest.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Putnam County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northeast 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 Putnam County
Putnam 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 Putnam County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Putnam County.
- US-17
- SR-19
- SR-20
- SR-100
- Palatka Municipal (28J)
Putnam County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Putnam 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 12107.
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 Putnam 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 Putnam County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.