Morton Mississippi Map

About Morton, Mississippi

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.

About This Morton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morton, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.353756, -89.654517. 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.

Detailed location data for Morton includes the ZIP code (39117), telephone area code (601), county seat of Scott County (Forest), and school district assignment (Scott 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 Morton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.