Canton Mississippi Map
Canton, 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 Canton, Madison County.
Interactive Map of Canton, Mississippi
| City | Canton |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.612638 |
| Longitude | -90.036751 |
| Population | 10,811 |
| Density | 197.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Canton, Mississippi
Canton is a locality in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 10,811. The population density is 197.1 people per km². Canton is located at 32.6126°N, 90.0368°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39046.
Canton unfolds across rolling hills that cradle the verdant landscape of Madison County. It lies 11.4 miles north-north-east of Madison, MS (from Madison, MS: bearing 24°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-east of Gluckstadt. The land here, a rich, red earth, slopes gently towards the meandering waterways that thread through the countryside, hinting at the fertile soil that defines this part of Mississippi. Magnolia trees, their waxy leaves a deep, glossy green, stand sentinel along the roads, their heavy, sweet scent a constant companion in the humid air, especially potent as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The character of Canton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the slow, deliberate pace of life is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring strength of its people and the persistent green of its fields. The history of Canton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its economy once driven by the cotton and timber that flourished here. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of older homes, remnants of a time when these industries were the lifeblood of the community. Today, while agriculture remains a thread in the local fabric, Canton has diversified, with small businesses and a growing sense of innovation breathing new life into its thoroughfares. The town’s spirit, however, carries echoes of its founding, a blend of Southern hospitality and a practical, down-to-earth sensibility that is distinctly its own, a feeling palpable in the way neighbors greet one another with a knowing nod.
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About This Canton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Canton, 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 Canton and Madison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Canton 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 Canton 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. |
