Forest Mississippi Map

About Forest, Mississippi

Forest is a locality in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,357. The population density is 158.4 people per km². Forest is located at 32.3646°N, 89.4742°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39074.

Forest lies in a landscape sculpted by the slow, patient hand of water and wind. It lies 30.5 miles east-north-east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-east of Hillsboro. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees, define the terrain, their slopes often softened by the persistent moisture of the humid subtropical climate. Small creeks and bayous, their waters dark and secretive, thread through the woodlands, reflecting the sky in fleeting glimpses. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the promise of a sun that will eventually burn through the mists. Dusk settles with a particular grace, the light bleeding slowly from the west, painting the sky in bruised purples and fading oranges that linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Forest is a story etched in the soil and the resilience of its people. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early growth was tied to the timber industry, the vast forests providing the raw material for homes and industries far beyond its borders. Later, agriculture took root, cotton fields stretching across the cleared land, their white blooms a stark contrast against the verdant backdrop. Today, while timber remains a presence, the economy has diversified, with small businesses and a modest manufacturing sector contributing to the local livelihood. You might hear the distant hum of machinery or the cheerful chatter of neighbors gathering at the local diner, a rhythm of life that flows with a steady, unpretentious current, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this Mississippi locality.

About This Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.364589, -89.474235. 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 Forest and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Forest includes the ZIP code (39074), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Scott County (Forest), and school district assignment (Forest Municipal 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 Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.