Explore Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake.
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 | Horn Lake |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.952081 |
| Longitude | -90.049209 |
| Population | 26,736 |
| Density | 644.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 38637 |
| Area Code | 601, 769 |
| County Seat | Hernando |
| School District | DeSoto County School District |
Horn Lake sits upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Cow Pen Creek, which winds its path through the terrain as a central artery of the local geography. It lies 2.6 miles south-southwest of Southaven, MS (from Southaven, MS: bearing 208°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-northwest of Hernando. The land here is defined by an expansive, inland flatness that stretches toward the horizon, far removed from any coastal influence. Residents often walk the grounds of Wooten Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy to create long, shifting patterns on the grass. In the distance, one might catch a faint suggestion of Pecan Ridge rising against the sky, while the proximity to Lake Lipscomb offers a singular point of stillness in the regional topography. The air carries a heavy, humid weight during the warmer months, grounding the surroundings in the steady, rhythmic climate of the deep interior.
Economic development in Horn Lake traces a steady evolution from its early agricultural roots to a modern focus on logistics and distribution. The local landscape has been shaped by the needs of commerce, with warehouses and industrial centers occupying the flat plains that once prioritized agrarian output. As the economy shifted, Horn Lake integrated itself into the broader regional network of trade, leveraging its position to support the movement of goods across the country. Laborers and entrepreneurs have long sought to balance this industrial growth with the preservation of the land’s original character. This transition has fostered a practical, industrious spirit among the residents who maintain the infrastructure that keeps the local economy functioning. Such work remains the quiet engine of daily life, ensuring that the progress of the past continues to sustain the needs of the present.
Cultural life in Horn Lake reflects a blend of traditional Southern influences and the steady pace of a modern residential environment. The spirit of the place is often found in the informal gatherings at local venues, where the conversation carries the slow, deliberate cadence common to this part of the country. While the area maintains a modest profile, it is notable for the presence of Jerry Lee Lewis, the pioneering rock and roll musician who resided here and left an indelible mark on the local identity. Community events frequently bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that defines the social atmosphere. The presence of public spaces encourages a lifestyle that values simplicity and connection, allowing the residents to remain anchored to their surroundings. Horn Lake continues to honor its heritage while quietly adapting to the changing expectations of the twenty-first century.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Horn Lake, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.952081, -90.049209. 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 Horn Lake includes the ZIP code (38637), 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. |