Bruce Mississippi Map

About Bruce, Mississippi

Bruce is a locality in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,483. The population density is 229.0 people per km². Bruce is located at 33.9921°N, 89.3490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38915.

Bruce is a place where the air itself seems to hum with the quiet persistence of growth. It lies 27.6 miles south-south-east of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 159°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Calhoun City. The land here is a gentle, rolling expanse, its contours softened by a persistent verdancy that, even in the drier months, hints at the deep, rich soil beneath. Oak and pine trees, robust and ancient, stand sentinel over fields of cotton and corn, their broad leaves catching the diffused sunlight that filters through the humid air, turning the afternoons into a soft, golden haze. The roads, often unpaved and lined with tenacious wildflowers, meander as if following the natural inclination of the land, leading to scattered homes and farmsteads where the pace of life feels measured by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons. The horizon is a soft blur of trees and sky, an invitation to quiet contemplation rather than grand pronouncements. The history of Bruce is inextricably tied to the fertile land it occupies, its economy long rooted in agriculture. For generations, the bounty of cotton fields has shaped the fortunes and the character of the people here, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the quiet pride of those who continue to work the earth. While the demands of farming have evolved, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains a palpable thread in the local fabric. The small businesses that dot the main thoroughfare, often family-run, serve as vital hubs, their counters worn smooth by the steady flow of daily transactions and the murmur of local news. There is a distinct sense of community, a shared understanding born from the common experience of living and working this particular piece of Mississippi, where the quiet beauty of the landscape is as much a part of its identity as any grand monument.

About This Bruce Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bruce, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.992055, -89.348964. 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 Bruce and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Bruce includes the ZIP code (38915), telephone area code (228), county seat of Calhoun County (Pittsboro), and school district assignment (Calhoun County 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 Bruce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.