Explore Hattiesburg, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg.
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 | Hattiesburg |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Forrest County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.307305 |
| Longitude | -89.317434 |
| Population | 48,730 |
| Density | 352.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 39401, 39402, 39403, 39404, 39406 |
| Area Code | 601 |
| County Seat | Hattiesburg |
| School District | Hattiesburg Public School District |
Hattiesburg rises from the pine-scented landscape of the Pine Belt, defined by the persistent, winding movement of Gordons Creek as it carves through the local clay and silt. It lies 2.2 miles southwest of Petal, MS (from Petal, MS: bearing 233°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east of West Hattiesburg. The terrain here is characterized by subtle shifts in elevation, where the earth rises toward the distant, modest elevation of Sheep Stomp Hill, creating a horizon that feels both intimate and expansive. In the quiet hours of the morning, the light catches the dense vegetation, revealing a landscape of deep greens and earthy ochres that have long defined the regional character. Beyond the immediate center, the land levels out into the broad, low-lying expanse of Eatonville Flat, offering a sense of stability and permanence to the surrounding woodlands.
Hattiesburg emerged from the intersection of timber and rail, a settlement forged by the necessity of moving vast quantities of longleaf pine through the dense forests of the nineteenth century. Captain William Hardy founded the place, envisioning a logistical nexus where the convergence of iron tracks would dictate the tempo of growth and industry. This historical identity remains anchored in the architecture of the downtown district, where brick facades bear witness to the era when the whistle of the locomotive signaled the arrival of commerce and opportunity. The legacy of those early days persists in the way the streets are laid out, still radiating from the central tracks that once brought the world to the doorstep of Hattiesburg.
The economy of Hattiesburg thrives on a synergy between traditional regional industries and the intellectual output of its major academic institutions, including The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. These universities serve as the primary engines for local innovation, influencing the infrastructure of the surrounding neighborhoods and supporting a stable, professional workforce. Beyond the halls of academia, the regional economy is bolstered by a diverse array of businesses, from robust healthcare networks to the logistical advantages provided by the intersection of major transit routes. The presence of these institutions ensures that Hattiesburg remains a point of gravity for students and professionals alike, grounding the regional economy in the steady rhythms of education and research.
Culture in Hattiesburg flourishes through a commitment to local traditions, often centered around the vibrant life of Town Square Park, where community gatherings and seasonal festivals define the calendar. The spirit of the place is reflected in the passion for collegiate athletics, particularly the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, whose games draw the collective energy of the residents during the autumn months. Residents and visitors alike often find quiet reflection near the waters of Dogwood Lake, a feature that provides a necessary stillness away from the hum of commerce. Notable figures such as the musician Jimmy Buffett have roots that touch the history of Hattiesburg, adding a layer of creative resonance to the local identity that persists in the stories told on porches and in the lingering, humid air of a summer evening.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Coordinates: 31.307305, -89.317434. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hattiesburg includes the ZIP code (39401, 39402, 39403), telephone area code (601), county seat of Forrest County (Hattiesburg), and school district assignment (Hattiesburg Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |