Oakland Mississippi Map

About Oakland, Mississippi

Oakland is a locality in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. Oakland is located at 31.2616°N, 90.5007°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38948.

Oakland lies in a landscape of gentle swells and deep green hollows, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 52.4 miles north of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 357°T), and is situated 3.1 miles west-north-west of McComb. The land here is a soft, fertile quilt, stitched with the meandering threads of creeks and dotted with stands of ancient oak, their limbs reaching like gnarled fingers towards the wide, often cloud-dappled sky. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the leaf-strewn floor, and the quiet hum of insects forms a constant, almost musical backdrop to the slow unfolding of days. The character of Oakland is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, mirroring the patient growth of the surrounding forests. The history of Oakland is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this region, its economy once tethered to the cultivation of cotton and timber, industries that shaped its very contours and the lives of its people. Though those days have largely receded, a sense of enduring connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the countryside and the weathered barns that stand as silent witnesses to generations of toil. A distinct local flavor, a blend of Southern hospitality and a grounded practicality, can be felt in the interactions of its residents, a community that cherishes its roots while navigating the currents of modern life. The occasional, almost startling beauty of a cardinal, a flash of crimson against the verdant backdrop, serves as a gentle reminder of the simple, enduring wonders that define Oakland.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.261565, -90.500655. 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 Oakland and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (38843), telephone area code (228), county seat of Pike County (Magnolia), and school district assignment (Coffeeville 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.