Conehatta Mississippi Map

About Conehatta, Mississippi

Conehatta is a locality in Newton County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,166. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Conehatta is located at 32.4513°N, 89.2853°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39057.

Conehatta lies in a land of gentle swells and the deep, rich soil of Mississippi's piney woods, where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower. It lies 34.5 miles west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 280°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-east of Lake. The landscape is a mosaic of sun-dappled forests, where towering pines and stoic oaks stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often blazes with an almost startling clarity, then softens to a bruised, amethyst hue as dusk descends. Fields, once cleared for cultivation, now surrender to a wilder beauty, dotted with the hardy resilience of native grasses and wildflowers that nod in the warm breeze. The horizon, though often softened by a haze of humidity, promises endless, rolling vistas, a quiet invitation to wander paths less traveled. The history of Conehatta is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they've worked. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the bounty of the earth, from the timber that once fueled industries far and wide to the crops that still nourish the local tables. The Chickasawhay River, a ribbon of brown water, whispers tales of earlier inhabitants and the slow, steady flow of life that has defined this corner of Newton County. While Conehatta might not boast bustling metropolises or famous institutions, its character is defined by a deep-rooted connection to place, a quiet persistence that feels as old and as strong as the ancient trees that define its skyline.

About This Conehatta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Conehatta, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.451252, -89.285341. 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 Conehatta and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Conehatta includes the ZIP code (39057), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Newton County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Newton 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 Conehatta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.