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Gulfport Mississippi Map

Explore Gulfport, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Gulfport, Mississippi

How to Use This Gulfport, Mississippi Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gulfport, Mississippi. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Mississippi or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Gulfport.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Gulfport
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Harrison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.419487
Longitude	-89.069022
Population	72,926
Density	506.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	39501, 39502, 39503, 39505, 39506
Area Code	228
County Seat	Gulfport
School District	Harrison County School District

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About Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport is a locality in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 72,926. The population density is 506.2 people per km². Gulfport is located at 30.4195°N, 89.0690°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gulfport is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39501, 39502, 39503.

Gulfport occupies a expansive, sun-drenched stretch of the southern coastline where the horizon dissolves into the salt-misted air of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 3.8 miles east-northeast of Long Beach, MS (from Long Beach, MS: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-northeast of Pass Christian. The terrain here maintains a low, gentle profile, defined by the soft, shifting sands of the shore and the persistent, humid breath of the tides that shape the edge of the land. Inland, the landscape transitions into quiet woodlands and flat, verdant expanses, occasionally interrupted by the sluggish, winding progress of Turkey Creek as it makes its way toward the water. On the far horizon, the subtle rise of Great Sand Hill provides a rare, modest elevation against the sky, while the distant, verdant canopy of the Harrison Experimental Forest marks the deeper, wilder interior.

Gulfport emerged from the quiet ambition of visionary planners who recognized the potential of this deep-water harbor as a nexus for timber and transit. The foundations were laid with the arrival of the railroad, which transformed a relatively modest coastal settlement into a bustling hub of industry and maritime activity. Over the decades, Gulfport weathered the immense forces of nature and the steady progression of time, shedding its early frontier character to become a resilient pillar of the region. Through cycles of reconstruction and growth, the identity of Gulfport solidified into a blend of maritime grit and southern hospitality, shaped by those who looked toward the horizon and saw a gateway rather than an end.

Gulfport thrives as a vital center of commerce, anchored by a busy port that facilitates the movement of goods across the globe. The economy draws strength from a diverse mix of shipping, manufacturing, and tourism, bolstered by the presence of institutions like the University of Southern Mississippi, which maintains a significant regional campus to foster academic and professional growth. Infrastructure projects and the bustling corridors of commerce provide a steady rhythm to the daily labor, ensuring that Gulfport functions as a bridge between the inland resources and the international trade lanes of the Gulf of Mexico. This industrious spirit is mirrored in the way the local workforce organizes its day, moving with a purposeful energy that belies the relaxed, maritime atmosphere of the waterfront.

Gulfport celebrates its cultural life through the vibrant activity at Jones Park, where residents and visitors gather to enjoy the open air and the proximity to the water. Annual festivals fill the calendar with music and regional cuisine, reflecting a heritage that is deeply tied to the rhythms of the coast and the seasonal migration of visitors. While the gaze of many turns toward the recreational offerings of Coley Island or the expansive public beaches, the community also honors its legacy through a variety of local sporting events and social gatherings. Notable figures, such as the storied football talent Brett Favre, have emerged from the broader region to leave a mark on the national consciousness, yet the true character of Gulfport remains found in the way the light catches the whitecaps at dusk and the enduring connection the people maintain with the vast, shimmering expanse of the Gulf of Mexico.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Turkey Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 296° NW
Bayou View Baseball Complex (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 151° SE
Biloxi River Marshes Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 113° SE
Biloxi River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 113° SE
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 2.2 mi, 205° SW · 532k acres
TrainTastic (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 169° S
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 198° S
World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 300° NW
Hurricane Camille Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 211° SW
Friendship Oak (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 221° SW
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 6.4 mi, 227° SW
City of Long Beach Centennial 1905-2005 (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 225° SW
Wolf River Conservation Society (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 270° W
Wolf River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 9.4 mi, 255° W
St. Patrick Theatre (Theatre) — 9.6 mi, 017° N
Astronaut Fred Haise, Biloxian (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 100° E
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.8 mi, 098° E
Biloxi Little Theater (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 097° E
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 13.2 mi, 189° S · 213k acres
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.3 mi, 080° E · 57k acres
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 15.5 mi, 157° SE
CCC Dining Hall Ruins (Viewpoint) — 16.6 mi, 096° E
Gulf Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.1 mi, 125° SE · 3,896 acres
Breton National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.6 mi, 156° SE · 52k acres
Breton National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.6 mi, 156° SE · 12k acres
Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 35.7 mi, 284° W
Crackin Shells Dippin Tails (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 282° W
Mcdonald Funeral Home (Museum) — 37.4 mi, 282° W
Carver Museum (Museum) — 38.1 mi, 282° W
The Fortress (Historic Castle / Fort) — 41.1 mi, 326° NW

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