Independence Mississippi Map
Independence, Scott County
Independence, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Independence, Scott County.
Interactive Map of Independence, Mississippi
| City | Independence |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Scott |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.281536 |
| Longitude | -89.657295 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Independence, Mississippi
Independence is a locality in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. Independence is located at 32.2815°N, 89.6573°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38618.0.
Independence lies a quiet testament to the rolling tapestry of Mississippi's piney woods. It lies 19.2 miles east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 88°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south of Morton. The land here breathes with a humid, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the sweet, resinous perfume of the towering longleaf pines that flank the roads and dot the small clearings. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in shifting, golden pools, illuminating the undergrowth of palmettos and ferns. The terrain is a gentle, undulating landscape, a series of low ridges and shallow valleys where creeks, often little more than trickles in the dry seasons, meander their slow, deliberate paths. The air itself feels thick, carrying the distant hum of insects and the occasional call of a bird, a constant, subtle soundtrack to the stillness of Independence. The history of Independence is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Scott County, a region that has long relied on the bounty of its fertile soil. For generations, cotton and timber have been the economic lifeblood, shaping the character and the very contours of the land. Small farms, some still worked by hand, stand as reminders of a simpler era, their weathered barns and rusting equipment whispering tales of hard work and resilience. Independence itself, though small, holds a certain gravity, a place where the past is not entirely forgotten, but rather lives on in the quiet dignity of its residents and the enduring strength of its natural surroundings. The slow flow of time here is palpable, a gentle current that carries the stories of those who have called this place home.
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About This Independence Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Independence, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Independence and Scott County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Independence is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Independence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
