Edwards Mississippi Map

About Edwards, Mississippi

Edwards is a locality in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 930. The population density is 210.0 people per km². Edwards is located at 32.3301°N, 90.6057°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39066.

Edwards lies in a landscape where the Mississippi soil, rich and dark, yields to the persistent caress of a humid Southern sky. It lies 16.6 miles west of Clinton, MS (from Clinton, MS: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Bolton. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling tapestry, not dramatic, but deeply felt, where stands of mature oak and pine whisper secrets on the breeze. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of wild azalea and the sturdy, weathered wood of scattered farmhouses. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant, earthy aroma of cultivation. Life in Edwards moves with a measured cadence, a quiet understanding between the land and its inhabitants. This corner of Hinds County, though small, holds the echoes of a history woven into its very being. The economy of Edwards has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with farming, particularly cotton and timber, shaping its development. The quiet streets tell a story of resilience and adaptation, of families who have worked these fields for generations. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the character of Edwards is found in the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings, a place where the past and present coexist with a quiet dignity.

About This Edwards Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edwards, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.330146, -90.605655. 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 Edwards and Hinds County.

Detailed location data for Edwards includes the ZIP code (39066), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Hinds County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Hinds 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 Edwards is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.