Alligator Mississippi Map

About Alligator, Mississippi

Alligator is a locality in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 116. The population density is 81.9 people per km². Alligator is located at 34.0896°N, 90.7195°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38720.

Alligator rests in the low-slung embrace of the Mississippi Delta, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the weight of its own fertility. It lies 50.9 miles north-north-east of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 23°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-east of Shelby. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast, flat expanse that slopes ever so gently toward the mighty Mississippi River, its unseen presence a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Fields of cotton, white as a forgotten dream under the humid sun, stretch to the horizon, punctuated by the darker green of soybeans and the occasional stand of cypress trees that stand like ancient sentinels at the edges of watery ditches. The air hangs thick and sweet, carrying the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a palpable presence that settles on the skin like a warm embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, has a diffused, golden quality, illuminating the broad leaves of the crops and casting long, languid shadows across the dusty roads that crisscross the landscape. The history of Alligator is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the powerful river that shapes its destiny. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, a cycle that has sustained families and fostered a resilient, close-knit community. The economy, long anchored in agriculture, continues to be a dominant force, with cotton and soybeans forming the backbone of local prosperity. Yet, echoes of a different past linger in the quiet hum of activity. The legacy of sharecropping and the rich cultural heritage born from those experiences are woven into the fabric of the community, evident in the soulful blues music that can still be heard drifting from local juke joints and in the enduring traditions passed down through families. Small businesses, often family-owned, provide essential services, and the pace of life, while not entirely stagnant, moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, allowing for conversation and connection amidst the vast, open sky.

About This Alligator Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alligator, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.089553, -90.719545. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alligator and Bolivar County.

Detailed location data for Alligator includes the ZIP code (38720), telephone area code (662), county seat of Bolivar County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (North Bolivar Consolidated School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alligator is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.