Marks Mississippi Map

About Marks, Mississippi

Marks is a locality in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,377. The population density is 446.4 people per km². Marks is located at 34.2565°N, 90.2720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38646.

Marks, Mississippi, unfolds under a sky that often hums with the deep, resonant blues of the Delta. It lies 43.6 miles west of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 260°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north of Lambert. The land here is a study in patient flatness, broken only by the gentle swell of fields that stretch to horizons softened by the humid air. Great oaks, their limbs draped in Spanish moss like ancient shawls, stand sentinel along the infrequent roads, witnesses to the slow passage of seasons. The air, thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms, carries the quiet industry of a place that understands the rhythm of the soil. Even the sunlight seems to linger, casting long, golden shadows across the scattered houses and the occasional weathered barn, imbuing the afternoon with a profound stillness. The story of Marks is intrinsically tied to the rich alluvial soil and the agricultural bounty it has long provided. For generations, cotton was the undisputed king, its white harvest once a defining feature of the landscape and the local economy. While the agricultural landscape has diversified, the echoes of that past are still palpable, whispered in the names of families and the enduring work ethic that underpins life in Marks. The Yazoo River, a broad, serpentine artery, lies not far off, its presence a constant, subtle reminder of the water's power and its role in shaping the region's destiny. The community, though small, possesses a deep-rooted character, a quiet resilience forged by shared history and the enduring connection to the fertile earth that sustains it.

About This Marks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marks, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.2565, -90.272038. 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 Marks and Quitman County.

Detailed location data for Marks includes the ZIP code (38646), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Quitman County (Marks), and school district assignment (Quitman County 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 Marks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.