Monticello Mississippi Map

About Monticello, Mississippi

Monticello is a locality in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,441. The population density is 133.4 people per km². Monticello is located at 31.5532°N, 90.1187°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monticello is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39654.

Monticello anchors itself firmly upon the verdant, pine-thickened terrain of south-central Mississippi, where the Pearl River carves a deliberate, winding path through the landscape. It lies 19.7 miles east of Brookhaven, MS (from Brookhaven, MS: bearing 95°T), and is situated 19.9 miles east-southeast of Wesson. The earth here is heavy with clay and loam, supporting a dense canopy of timber that filters the afternoon sun into long, amber shafts of light. Beyond the immediate banks of the river, the ground shifts into the varied topography of the region, occasionally dipping into the low, shadowed drainage of Hooker Hollow. The air holds a persistent, humid weight, carrying the scent of damp soil and pine needles, while the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the rhythmic rustle of leaves or the distant, muted movement of water pressing against the riverbed.

Monticello maintains an economy deeply rooted in the surrounding forest and the steady, quiet labor of its people, reflecting a history tied to the slow development of inland trade and agriculture. Life proceeds here with a measured cadence, far removed from the frantic pace of larger hubs, favoring the local exchange of goods and the preservation of long-standing family ties. Travelers seeking the respite of nature often venture toward the quiet waters of Lake Lincoln State Park or the reflective surface of Martin Lake, both of which offer a sense of solitude that mirrors the town’s own character. While the horizon remains flat and expansive, the silhouette of Hope Hill occasionally breaks the line of the distant trees, providing a subtle, constant landmark for those navigating the quiet roads that connect the local industries to the wider world.

About This Monticello Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monticello, Mississippi. Coordinates: 31.553242, -90.118674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Monticello includes the ZIP code (39654), telephone area code (228), county seat of Lawrence County (Monticello), and school district assignment (Lawrence County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.