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Latimer Mississippi Map

Explore Latimer, 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 Latimer, Mississippi

How to Use This Latimer, Mississippi Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Latimer, 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 Latimer.

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	Latimer
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Jackson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.487291
Longitude	-88.848531
Population	6,720
Density	159.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	39565, 39532
Area Code	228
County Seat	Pascagoula
School District	Jackson County School District

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About Latimer, Mississippi

Latimer is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,720. The population density is 159.3 people per km². Latimer is located at 30.4873°N, 88.8485°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 39565, 39532.

Latimer defines a quiet expanse of southern Mississippi where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pine and salt. It lies 7.6 miles north of D'Iberville, MS (from D'Iberville, MS: bearing 11°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Biloxi. The land here slopes gently toward the Gulf of Mexico, which waits only seven miles away, pulling the damp breeze inland across the flat, timbered plains. Flowing nearby, the Little Bang Branch cuts a thin, silver vein through the undergrowth, its waters moving with a deliberate, slow grace. Beyond the immediate clearing, the vast, green reaches of De Soto National Forest offer a deep sanctuary for those who seek the silence of the trees. At dusk, the light turns a soft, bruised purple, catching the edges of the leaves and holding the day in a lingering, golden suspension.

Latimer emerged from the necessity of the timber trade, drawing workers who sought to harvest the resilient longleaf pines that once dominated this terrain. The local economy shifted over decades from the labor of the sawmill to a diverse array of small-scale commerce and service sectors that sustain the residents today. While the rhythm of industry has evolved, the connection to the earth remains, with many still finding their livelihood in the trades that support the surrounding coastal counties. The work here is steady and unadorned, reflecting a history of endurance that has survived both the storms and the quiet shifts of the modern market. Even as new developments arrive, the fundamental character of the labor force retains a sturdy, practical focus on the land and its resources.

Latimer carries a distinct cultural identity forged in the intersection of rural independence and the proximity of the southern coastline. Life moves with a measured pace, favoring the porch-side conversation and the patient observation of the seasons over the frantic pulse of larger hubs. Though no singular monument claims the horizon, the presence of the nearby De Soto National Forest serves as a communal touchstone for outdoor life and local heritage. The people here share a deep, unspoken bond with the landscape, valuing the quiet spaces that allow for reflection beneath the wide, open sky. While famous figures are few, the spirit of those who have made their lives in this specific corner of the world remains etched into the daily habits of the neighborhood. The local atmosphere is defined by a grounded sincerity, where the weight of the past is felt not in grand architecture, but in the enduring way the community gathers to watch the sun descend.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.4 mi, 139° SE · 57k acres
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 2.0 mi, 360° N · 532k acres
St. Martin Community Center (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 191° S
Cedar Grove Community Center (Local Park) — 3.0 mi, 204° SW
Old Fort Bayou Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 177° S
Old Fort Bayou Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 177° S
Crooked Feather (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 171° S
Seaman Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 168° S
Blossman Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 164° S
Mississippi Sandhill Crane Nwr Macrosite Fee (Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 100° E
Biloxi River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 248° W
Biloxi River Marshes Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.2 mi, 248° W
Biloxi Little Theater (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 197° S
Coast Guard Station Barracks (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 185° S
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 6.6 mi, 152° SE · 213k acres
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 202° S
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 151° SE
St. Patrick Theatre (Theatre) — 11.3 mi, 294° NW
TrainTastic (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 242° SW
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 16.7 mi, 239° SW
Gulf Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.3 mi, 165° S · 3,896 acres
World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 262° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.7 mi, 088° E · 20k acres
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 20.0 mi, 243° SW
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 20.2 mi, 200° S
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 43.8 mi, 091° E
The Fortress (Historic Castle / Fort) — 46.6 mi, 309° NW
Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 48.0 mi, 275° W
Oakleigh (Museum) — 48.7 mi, 074° E
Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 49.3 mi, 073° E

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