Explore Brookhaven, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Brookhaven, Mississippi. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Mississippi or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Brookhaven.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Brookhaven |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.579059 |
| Longitude | -90.440651 |
| Population | 11,674 |
| Density | 208.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 39601, 39602, 39603 |
| Area Code | 228 |
| County Seat | Brookhaven |
| School District | Brookhaven School District |
Brookhaven rises from the deep, fertile earth of the pine belt, where the light at dusk settles heavy and gold against the needles of the longleaf stands. It lies 23.2 miles north of McComb, MS (from McComb, MS: bearing 2°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southwest of Wesson. The landscape surrounding Brookhaven is defined by a subtle, ancient topography of rolling woodlands and quiet clearings that stretch far inland, shielded by miles of forest from the distant, shifting winds of the coast. To the west, the quiet waters of Halbert Branch carve a narrow, persistent path through the clay, while the stillness of Clarks Lake offers a reflective, glassy mirror to the towering oaks nearby. Residents often walk the trails of Exchange Park, where the air feels cooler under the dense canopy of hardwoods. On the far horizon, the faint, hazy shadow of Hope Hill suggests the presence of higher ground, though the immediate terrain remains dominated by the steady, rhythmic expansion of the southern woods.
Brookhaven emerged from the iron rails that cut through the timber, establishing a sturdy foundation built on the labor of the sawmill and the harvest of the forest. The local economy has shifted over the decades from the singular focus of lumber to a diverse assembly of manufacturing, retail, and regional trade that sustains the daily movement of the streets. Old brick storefronts still stand as primary witnesses to the industry that once moved raw timber by the trainload, turning the wealth of the woods into the lifeblood of the local economy. Workers here continue to navigate a pace of life that values the tangible output of their hands, maintaining a steady, productive output that keeps the local commerce grounded. As the economy evolved, Brookhaven retained a persistent industrial spirit, ensuring that the work of the past remains visible in the architecture and the ongoing enterprise of its people.
The cultural identity of Brookhaven is defined by a deliberate, patient character that favors long conversations on porches and the quiet preservation of regional heritage. Notable landmarks like the historic downtown district anchor the social life of the residents, serving as the site for community gatherings and the annual rhythm of seasonal markets. Famous individuals such as the author Eudora Welty, who was born here, left an indelible mark on the regional consciousness, reflecting the same sharp, observant grace found in the local way of speaking. Summer evenings in Brookhaven often find the air thick with the scent of pine and honeysuckle, signaling the start of local festivals that draw neighbors together to celebrate the continuity of their traditions. The presence of such deep-rooted history ensures that the town remains a place where the past is not merely remembered, but lived in the quiet, unhurried interactions of every passing day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Coordinates: 31.579059, -90.440651. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Brookhaven includes the ZIP code (39601, 39602, 39603), telephone area code (228), county seat of Lincoln County (Brookhaven), and school district assignment (Brookhaven School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |