Longview Mississippi Map

About Longview, Mississippi

Longview is a locality in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States. Longview is located at 34.2812°N, 88.8953°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39759.

Longview rests in the heart of Pontotoc County, a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to breathe the humid air of the Deep South. It lies 11.1 miles west of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 279°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-north-east of Pontotoc. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of pine and oak, gently slope towards the meandering creeks and small tributaries that crisscross the landscape, reflecting the soft, diffused light of a perpetually overcast sky. The soil, a rich, ruddy clay, crumbles easily between the fingers, hinting at the agricultural legacy that has shaped this place. Here, the silence is not an emptiness but a presence, punctuated by the distant hum of cicadas and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway. The story of Longview is tied to the fertile earth and the enduring spirit of its people, who have long cultivated its bounty. Cotton once reigned supreme, its white bolls a familiar sight against the green fields, fueling an economy built on hard work and the cycles of the seasons. Though times have changed, the echoes of that era remain, a subtle undercurrent in the rhythm of daily life. The old farmhouses, weathered by sun and rain, stand as silent witnesses to generations of families who have called this place home, their stories etched into the very grain of the wood. Today, the economy diversifies, with local businesses serving the needs of the surrounding agricultural communities, and the character of Longview continues to be defined by its deep roots and the quiet resilience of its inhabitants.

About This Longview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longview, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.281216, -88.895336. 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 Longview and Pontotoc County.

Detailed location data for Longview includes the ZIP code (38821), telephone area code (662), county seat of Pontotoc County (Pontotoc), and school district assignment (Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Longview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.