Coldwater Mississippi Map

About Coldwater, Mississippi

Coldwater is a locality in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States. Coldwater is located at 32.7149°N, 89.2142°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38618.

Coldwater rests in a landscape of gently rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven with stands of mature pine and scattered hardwood groves. It lies 38.4 miles north-west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-west of Philadelphia. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of pine needles and damp earth, hinting at the frequent rains that nourish the rich soil. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered logs and the occasional flash of a cardinal's brilliant red against the muted greens and browns. The terrain slopes subtly, guiding the occasional creek and stream towards larger waterways, its character defined by the persistent, quiet growth of the Southern forest. Historically, Coldwater's fortunes have been tied to the fertile earth and the timber that once dominated its skyline. The area’s early economy revolved around agriculture, with cotton fields stretching across the clearings, and later, the lumber industry, which harvested the abundant pine forests. While those days of vast timber operations have largely faded, a connection to the land remains evident in the small farms and homesteads that dot the countryside, their gardens bursting with seasonal produce. The spirit of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the natural world, fostered by generations who lived by the rhythm of the seasons, still imbues Coldwater with a distinctive, unhurried character.

About This Coldwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coldwater, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.714857, -89.21423. 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 Coldwater and Neshoba County.

Detailed location data for Coldwater includes the ZIP code (39350), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Neshoba County (Philadelphia), and school district assignment (Tate 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 Coldwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.