Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, Lincoln County.
| City | Brookhaven |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lincoln |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.579059 |
| Longitude | -90.440651 |
| Population | 11,650 |
| Density | 207.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Brookhaven is a locality in Lincoln County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 11,650. The population density is 207.9 people per km². Brookhaven is located at 31.5791°N, 90.4407°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39601.
Brookhaven unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the air carries the humid breath of the Deep South. It lies 51.4 miles south-south-west of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 201°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-west of Wesson. The terrain, softened by centuries of rainfall and the slow work of erosion, gives way to wide, fertile bottoms and the occasional steeper incline, all cloaked in a dense tapestry of pine and hardwood forests. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in luminous shafts, illuminating the rich, dark earth and the vibrant greens of kudzu vines that cling with tenacious beauty to every available surface. The very character of Brookhaven seems imbued with this lushness, a quiet endurance that speaks of a place deeply rooted in its natural surroundings, where the seasons paint the land with bold, unhurried strokes. The legacy of Brookhaven is etched in the fertile soil that has sustained its agricultural heart for generations, a history interwoven with the cultivation of cotton and timber. This enduring connection to the land underpins its local economy, which now also embraces manufacturing and a growing service sector, yet the echoes of its agrarian past remain palpable. The Bogue Chitto River, a ribbon of dark, slow-moving water, winds its way through the surrounding countryside, a vital artery that once facilitated trade and continues to offer quiet opportunities for recreation. Brookhaven’s historical narrative is also marked by the presence of notable individuals who have emerged from its embrace, their achievements adding layers to the town's unique identity, a subtle testament to the spirit that has always thrived in this corner of Lincoln County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven and Lincoln County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven 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. |