New Site Mississippi Map

About New Site, Mississippi

New Site is a locality in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 120. The population density is 33.9 people per km². New Site is located at 34.5593°N, 88.4095°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38859.

New Site unfurls across rolling hills, where the verdant embrace of mature oaks and pines softens the contours of the land. It lies 26.7 miles north-east of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 39°T), and is situated 11.3 miles south-east of Booneville. Sunlight, filtered through a canopy of leaves, paints shifting mosaics on the dusty roads and the occasional weathered barn, lending a quiet dignity to the landscape. The air here carries the rich, loamy scent of fertile earth, a constant reminder of the deep roots that anchor this place. Streams, born from unseen springs, meander through the terrain, their gentle murmur a persistent soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days. Historically, New Site's story is etched in the agrarian spirit of Prentiss County, a place where generations have drawn sustenance from the soil. The economy, once predominantly tied to cotton and timber, now shows a resilience in diversified agriculture and small-scale enterprises, each contributing to the unique character of New Site. It’s a locality that whispers of simpler times, where the rhythm of life is set by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of community. The sense of shared history is palpable, a gentle current running beneath the surface of everyday life, connecting the present to the enduring legacy of those who first settled these lands.

About This New Site Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Site, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.559264, -88.409492. 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 Site and Prentiss County.

Detailed location data for New Site includes the ZIP code (38859), telephone area code (662), county seat of Prentiss County (Booneville), and school district assignment (Prentiss 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 New Site is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.