New Albany Mississippi Map
New Albany, 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 New Albany, Union County.
Interactive Map of New Albany, Mississippi
| City | New Albany |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Union |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.494268 |
| Longitude | -89.007842 |
| Population | 7,663 |
| Density | 162.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About New Albany, Mississippi
New Albany is a locality in Union County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,663. The population density is 162.2 people per km². New Albany is located at 34.4943°N, 89.0078°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38652.
New Albany rests in the rolling hills of northeastern Mississippi, a landscape sculpted by the gentle erosion of time and water. It lies 23.9 miles north-west of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 313°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-west of Pleasant Hill. The land here is a study in soft contours, where broad fields of cotton and corn stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air, giving way to dense stands of oak and pine that hug the low-lying valleys. Crude creeks, their banks often edged with a fringe of silver-leafed willows, wind their way through the terrain, their waters reflecting the pale, diffused light of a sky that often hangs heavy with the promise of afternoon showers. The character of New Albany is one of quiet persistence, a feeling that the land itself dictates a deliberate pace, where the rustling of leaves and the distant hum of farm equipment are the dominant sounds. The history of New Albany is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have shaped its economy and culture. Founded in the mid-19th century, it grew as a hub for agriculture, particularly cotton, a crop that for generations defined the fortunes of the region. This agricultural heritage still echoes in the local economy, though diversification has brought new industries to New Albany, including manufacturing that provides steady employment for its residents. The town’s distinctive character is also marked by its connection to the Tallahatchie River, a waterway that, while not a grand artery, has historically played a role in transportation and sustenance. Echoes of its past can be found in the architecture of its older buildings, whispering stories of a time when life moved to a different rhythm, and in the proud, enduring spirit of its people.
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About This New Albany Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of New Albany, 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 New Albany and Union County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for New Albany 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 New Albany 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. |
