McLain Mississippi Map

About McLain, Mississippi

McLain is a locality in Greene County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 416. The population density is 44.9 people per km². McLain is located at 31.1088°N, 88.8273°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39456.

McLain rests in a gentle embrace of the Pine Belt, where the dense, verdant tapestry of Longleaf pine forests gives way to rolling hills that define Greene County. It lies 31.2 miles east-south-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 119°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-east of Beaumont. The air here carries the resinous scent of pine needles, a constant perfume that mingles with the damp earth after a soft rain, and the sunlight filters through the towering trees in shimmering shafts, painting the forest floor with shifting patterns of light and shadow. The landscape is one of quiet persistence, of old growth reaching skyward and underbrush thriving in their shade, a testament to the enduring power of nature in this corner of Mississippi. The history of McLain is as deeply rooted as the pines themselves, a story woven into the fabric of lumber and agriculture. For generations, the economy of McLain pulsed with the rhythm of the sawmills, their ceaseless hum a soundtrack to the town's early development, processing the bounty of the surrounding forests. Later, the fertile, though often sandy, soil proved amenable to farming, with cotton and other crops taking their place as pillars of local sustenance and trade. While the scale of industry has shifted over time, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land remain palpable, a legacy passed down through the families who have called McLain home for generations.

About This McLain Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McLain, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.108796, -88.82726. 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 McLain and Greene County.

Detailed location data for McLain includes the ZIP code (39456), telephone area code (601), county seat of Greene County (Leakesville), and school district assignment (Greene 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 McLain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.