Morton, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Morton, Scott County.
| City | Morton |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Scott |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.353756 |
| Longitude | -89.654517 |
| Population | 3,656 |
| Density | 159.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Morton is a locality in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,656. The population density is 159.0 people per km². Morton is located at 32.3538°N, 89.6545°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39117.
Morton sits amidst the rolling, pine-scented terrain of Scott County, Mississippi, where the landscape breathes a quiet, unassuming beauty. It lies 20.1 miles east-north-east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-north-east of Pelahatchie. The land here rises and falls with a gentle persistence, carpeted in the deep green of pine forests that stretch towards a sky often softened by a hazy, humid light. Creek beds, often dry in the summer heat but alive with the rustle of leaves in cooler months, etch their winding paths through the undergrowth, hinting at the water that sustains this verdant expanse. The air itself carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun, a scent that clings to the breeze and settles over Morton like a familiar, comforting blanket. The history of Morton is tied to the land and the resources it has yielded, its economy shaped by the enduring presence of timber and agriculture. For generations, the forests have been a vital source of livelihood, their bounty processed in local mills that once hummed with activity and continue to employ many of the residents. Small farms dot the outskirts, their fields yielding crops that speak of a deep connection to the soil, a testament to the perseverance of those who have worked this ground. The pace of life in Morton is measured, an unhurried rhythm that allows for conversations on front porches and the quiet observance of the changing seasons, a character forged not in grand pronouncements but in the steady, enduring pulse of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Morton, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Morton and Scott County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Morton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Morton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |