Big Point Mississippi Map
Big Point, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Big Point, Jackson County.
Interactive Map of Big Point, Mississippi
| City | Big Point |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.586862 |
| Longitude | -88.48196 |
| Population | 731 |
| Density | 113.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Big Point, Mississippi
Big Point is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 731. The population density is 113.0 people per km². Big Point is located at 30.5869°N, 88.4820°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39562.
Big Point is a place where the humid embrace of the Gulf Coast settles like a warm, damp blanket. It lies 27.1 miles west-south-west of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 254°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south of Hurley. The land here, low-lying and often marshy, is a mosaic of salt-tolerant grasses, their muted greens and browns whispering in the perpetual breeze. Cypress knees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the edges of slow-moving bayous, their dark waters reflecting the bruised, dramatic skies that often gather before a summer storm. Ospreys, keen-eyed hunters, circle overhead, their cries a sharp counterpoint to the ceaseless hum of insects and the distant, rhythmic sigh of the surf. The air itself carries the distinct tang of brine and decaying vegetation, a primal perfume that clings to everything. Historically, Big Point has been a place shaped by the ebb and flow of water and the bounty it offered. Early settlers were drawn to its sheltered coves and abundant seafood, establishing a modest economy built on fishing and shrimping. The rhythm of life here has long been dictated by the tides and the seasons, a pattern that persists even as the world outside hurries onward. While not a bustling hub, Big Point retains a quiet character, a sense of enduring connection to the natural world. Its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious beauty, the way the light slants through the live oaks in the late afternoon, casting elongated shadows that seem to hold the secrets of generations past.
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About This Big Point Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Point, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Big Point and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Big Point is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Big Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
