Mississippi Map, State Map of Mississippi (MS)

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The state of Mississippi is located in the Southern United States, the 32nd largest state and the 35th most populous states of the USA.

Map of Mississippi with Cities, Road, River, Highways

Map of Mississippi

About Map: Mississippi Map showing the state capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.

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About Mississippi

Mississippi Map: One of the Southeastern states in the United States of America is Mississippi. The same can be seen in the Mississippi Map. The Mississippi River essentially establishes Mississippi's western border. Mississippi has the lowest per capita income in the US and is the 35th most populous and 32nd largest state among the 50 U.S. states. The largest city in the state and its capital are both Jackson. The anticipated population of Mississippi in 2023 is 2.93 million.

Mississippi is the 32nd largest and 35th-most populous of U.S. states. Jackson is the state's capital and largest city.

Mississippi Map

The map of Mississippi, which is provided on this page, indicates all the areas that are located in the state. The Mississippi Map shows not only the borders but also National Highways, Major Roads, Railway Lines, State Capital along with the other towns. With the help of Mississippi Map, one can locate the places as per the direction. The Mississippi Map on this website is available without charge. It is available for free download.

Mississippi Geography

Mississippi shares borders with Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, Louisiana to the south, and a small portion of the Gulf of Mexico coastline with the west, which lies across the Mississippi River from Louisiana and Arkansas. Mississippi is entirely made up of lowlands, with Woodall Mountain, in the northeastern section of the state, rising to a height of 807 feet above sea level, being the state's highest point. The Gulf Coast's sea level is the lowest point. The state lies on average 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level.

Major rivers in Mississippi, in addition to the one bearing its name, include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. The largest lake is Sardis Lake, and other significant lakes are Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla, Sardis, and Grenada. Long, hot, and humid summers and brief, mild winters are characteristics of Mississippi's humid subtropical climate.

Mississippi State Facts

State NameMississippi
NicknameThe Magnolia State
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Capital CityJackson
Largest CityJackson
AbbreviationMS
State MottoVirtute et Armis
Bordering StatesTennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas
State FlowerMagnolia
State BirdNorthern Mockingbird
State AnimalWhite-tailed Deer
Joined the UnionDecember 10, 1817
Area48,432 sq mi (125,438 sq km)
Major CitiesJackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Biloxi, Hattiesburg
TimezoneCentral Time Zone
Population2,961,279 (2020 Census)
Highest PointWoodall Mountain - 807 ft (246 m)
Lowest PointGulf of Mexico - Sea Level
Major RiversMississippi River, Pearl River, Pascagoula River, Yazoo River, Tombigbee River
Major LakesRoss Barnett Reservoir, Sardis Lake, Grenada Lake, Enid Lake, Arkabutla Lake
Longest RiverMississippi River
Famous ForBlues music, southern cuisine, river culture, catfish farming, civil rights history
AirportsJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Tupelo Regional Airport
Major Sports TeamMississippi State Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Major HighwaysUS Highway 45, US Highway 49, US Highway 61, US Highway 78, US Highway 82
State RoutesMississippi Highway 6, Mississippi Highway 12, Mississippi Highway 15, Mississippi Highway 25, Mississippi Highway 35
Official Websitehttps://www.ms.gov

List of the Largest Cities in Mississippi by Population

CityCountyPopulation (2020 Census)Lat Long
JacksonHinds County153,70132.2988,-90.1848
GulfportHarrison County72,92630.3674,-89.0928
SouthavenDeSoto County54,64834.9889,-90.0126
BiloxiHarrison County49,44930.3960,-88.8853
HattiesburgForrest County45,98931.3271,-89.2903
Olive BranchDeSoto County39,71134.9618,-89.8295
TupeloLee County37,92334.2576,-88.7034
MeridianLauderdale County35,05232.3643,-88.7037
GreenvilleWashington County29,67033.4089,-91.0612
Horn LakeDeSoto County26,73634.9556,-90.0348

Mississippi Interstates

North-South interstates include: Interstate 55 and Interstate 59.

East-West interstates include: Interstate 10, Interstate 20 and Interstate 22.

Mississippi State Routes

Mississippi Highway 6, Mississippi Highway 12, Mississippi Highway 15, Mississippi Highway 25, Mississippi Highway 35, Mississippi Highway 43, Mississippi Highway 589.

Regions in Mississippi

  • Mississippi Delta
  • Gulf Coast
  • Pine Belt
  • North Mississippi
  • Central Mississippi
  • Golden Triangle
  • Hills Region
  • Black Prairie

Main Sights in Mississippi

  • Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg
  • Biloxi Lighthouse - Biloxi
  • Natchez Trace Parkway - Tupelo
  • Beauvoir - Biloxi
  • Elvis Presley Birthplace - Tupelo
  • Mississippi Aquarium - Gulfport
  • Longwood Mansion - Natchez
  • Mississippi Civil Rights Museum - Jackson
  • Ship Island - Gulf Islands National Seashore
  • Tishomingo State Park - Tishomingo
  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Ocean Springs
  • Rowan Oak - Oxford

National Parks in Mississippi

  • Gulf Islands National Seashore
  • Natchez National Historical Park
  • Tupelo National Battlefield
  • Vicksburg National Military Park
  • Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
  • Natchez Trace Parkway

Beaches in Mississippi

  • Biloxi Beach - Biloxi
  • Gulfport Beach - Gulfport
  • Pass Christian Beach - Pass Christian
  • Ship Island Beach - Gulf Islands National Seashore
  • Bay St. Louis Beach - Bay St. Louis
  • East Beach - Ocean Springs