Moselle Mississippi Map

About Moselle, Mississippi

Moselle is a locality in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 89. The population density is 16.8 people per km². Moselle is located at 31.5024°N, 89.2789°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39459.

Moselle rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the red clay soil, a constant reminder of the region's ancient geological past, cradles a mix of open fields and dense pine forests. It lies 12.1 miles north of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 3°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of Ellisville. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and freshly turned soil, a perfume unique to the south Mississippi woodlands. Sunlight filters through the canopy in long, slanted shafts, illuminating the dappled undergrowth with a warm, golden light that seems to slow the very passage of time. The character of Moselle is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's steady pulse is the dominant rhythm, and the human presence is a gentle, often unseen, addition to its enduring beauty. The history of Moselle is intertwined with the fertile lands and the waterways that have sustained its people for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich agricultural potential, the local economy has long been anchored in farming, with cotton and timber once forming the backbone of its prosperity. While those industries have evolved, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and the ongoing importance of forestry. The distinctive charm of Moselle lies not in grand monuments but in the everyday textures of its life: the slow hum of tractors in the distance, the unhurried greetings exchanged at the local store, and the echoes of a simpler time that seem to linger in the shade of the towering pines.

About This Moselle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moselle, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.50239, -89.27895. 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 Moselle and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Moselle includes the ZIP code (39459), telephone area code (601), county seat of Jones County (Ellisville), and school district assignment (Jones 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 Moselle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.