Mississippi Map
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Where Is Mississippi?
The map to the right highlights the location of Mississippi in red. The State of Mississippi is bounded by Tennessee on the north, by the Gulf of Mexico on the south, and by Alabama on the east. It is bounded by Arkansas on the northwest, and by Louisiana on the southwest.
Mississippi Maps
Mississippi is the 31st largest state in the United States, and its area is 48,286 square miles (125,060 square kilometers). Mississippi is divided into 82 counties.This Mississippi map site features road maps, topographical maps, and relief maps of Mississippi. The detailed, scrollable road map displays Mississippi counties, cities, and towns as well as Interstate, U.S., and Mississippi state highways.
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The detailed Mississippi map and the regional Mississippi map display cities, roads, rivers, and lakes as well as terrain features. The detailed map shows only the state of Mississippi, while the regional map shows Mississippi and the surrounding region. Please be patient while waiting for these large maps to display.
Mississippi Infrastructure > Mississippi Airports
Mississippi's capital city is Jackson. Other major cities found on the Mississippi map include Gulfport and Biloxi. In 2005, the population of Mississippi was estimated at 2,908,496, which is about 62.3 people per square mile. The state's interstate highways include I-10, I-20, I-55, and I-59. I-55 traverses the state from north to south, while I-10 crosses southern Mississippi from east to west along the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi Topography and Attractions
The name Mississippi is derived from a Native American word which means "great waters" or "father of waters". The state's topography slopes westward to the Mississippi River alluvial plain, from the hills in the northeast. The sandy soil of Southern Mississippi is mostly covered with pine forests. In August, 2005, this low-lying terrain was devastated by a Category 4 hurricane named Katrina. Mississippi's landmarks include the Natchez Trace Parkway, Vicksburg National Military Park, and Mississippi Petrified Forest. For Mississippi travel and tourism information, visit the official Mississippi tourism site and Mississippi Atlas.
Other Mississippi Maps
Several map publishing companies offer printed maps of Mississippi. For example, Rand McNally offers a selection of Mississippi maps and atlases at their online map store.Zeducorp.
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