Golden Mississippi Map

About Golden, Mississippi

Golden is a locality in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 196. The population density is 118.4 people per km². Golden is located at 34.4884°N, 88.1887°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38847.

Golden lies spread across the gentle slopes and broad valleys of northeastern Mississippi, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and time. It lies 33.4 miles east-north-east of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 61°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-west of Red Bay. Here, the rich, rust-colored soil, a deep ochre under the high sun, cradles fields of soybeans and corn that stretch towards the horizon, their green ranks shimmering in the humid air. Scattered stands of oak and pine punctuate the cultivated land, their leaves whispering secrets of the seasons. The sky above Golden is vast, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and grays, often softened by the haze of summer heat or the pearly light of an approaching rain. A quiet stillness pervades the air, broken only by the drone of insects or the distant lowing of cattle, an invitation to a pace of life dictated by the sun's journey and the earth's quiet turning. The history of Golden is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistence of its people and the enduring character of its land. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile ground, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with agriculture remaining a bedrock of its identity. Though the echoes of past industries might be faint, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection remains palpable. The winding, dusty roads that connect the scattered homes and modest businesses speak of a history of hard work and quiet perseverance. In Golden, the present feels deeply rooted, an unbroken thread woven from the lives and labors of those who have called this place home, where the simple beauty of a sunset over the fields can feel like a profound blessing.

About This Golden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Golden, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.488431, -88.188654. 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 Golden and Tishomingo County.

Detailed location data for Golden includes the ZIP code (38847), telephone area code (662), county seat of Tishomingo County (Iuka), and school district assignment (Tishomingo County Schools). 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 Golden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.