Explore Hernando, 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 Hernando, 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 Hernando.
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 | Hernando |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.849588 |
| Longitude | -89.992401 |
| Population | 17,138 |
| Density | 261.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 38632 |
| Area Code | 601, 769 |
| County Seat | Hernando |
| School District | DeSoto County School District |
Hernando spreads across the gentle rise and fall of northern Mississippi, where the land holds the quiet gravity of ancient, weathered soil. It lies 9.4 miles south-southeast of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 166°T), and is situated 6.7 miles southwest of Bridgetown. The regional landscape defines itself through sweeping expanses of temperate woodland and cleared fields that catch the amber light of late afternoon. Only one mile away, Mussacuna Creek carves its path through the terrain, a modest waterway that mirrors the slow, deliberate pace of the surrounding countryside. Those seeking the stillness of open water find their way to Arkabutla Lake, which rests five miles from the center of Hernando. Church Park serves as an immediate sanctuary for the public, providing a patch of green space where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and coming rain.
Hernando traces its origins to the mid-nineteenth century, growing from a crossroads settlement into a stable seat of governance and commerce. The local economy thrives on the productivity of the surrounding agricultural plains, complemented by a steady influx of modern professional services and logistics. Industry here maintains a quiet consistency, rooted in the industrious spirit of residents who value self-reliance and the careful stewardship of their resources. Small enterprises and family-owned businesses form the backbone of the daily trade, organizing the flow of goods and services that sustain the population. Hernando reflects a history of perseverance, where the work of generations remains evident in the sturdy architecture of the central square and the persistent productivity of the fields.
Cultural identity in Hernando remains deeply connected to the nuances of Southern life, defined by a polite hospitality and a genuine curiosity about one’s neighbors. The town honors its heritage through seasonal gatherings and local festivals that bring the community together under the shade of mature trees. Notable landmarks, such as the historic courthouse, serve as focal points for civic engagement and reminders of the enduring social fabric. Jerry Lawler, the professional wrestler and broadcaster, maintains a long-standing association with the region, contributing to the broader cultural awareness of the area. Life in Hernando moves with a steady, unforced cadence, favoring the comfort of tradition and the simple pleasure of an evening spent on a porch as the sky turns a deep, bruised violet.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hernando, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.849588, -89.992401. 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 Hernando includes the ZIP code (38632), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of DeSoto County (Hernando), and school district assignment (DeSoto County 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. |