Ocean Springs Mississippi Map
Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs, Jackson County.
Interactive Map of Ocean Springs, Mississippi
| City | Ocean Springs |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.41131 |
| Longitude | -88.827806 |
| Population | 18,646 |
| Density | 620.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 18,646. The population density is 620.5 people per km². Ocean Springs is located at 30.4113°N, 88.8278°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39564.
Ocean Springs breathes a humid, coastal air, thick with the scent of salt marsh and pine. It lies 3.6 miles east-north-east of Biloxi, MS (from Biloxi, MS: bearing 73°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-south-east of D'Iberville. Spanish moss, like tattered lace, drapes from ancient live oaks that line the quiet streets, their gnarled branches reaching towards a sky often painted in soft pastels by the setting sun. The landscape here is a gentle topography of low-lying land, sloping towards the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where the Bay of Biloxi laps at its shores. Palms sway in the persistent breeze, their fronds rustling a low murmur, and the occasional flash of a cardinal against the verdant backdrop adds a vibrant punctuation. It is a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to inform the pace of life, a languid unfolding under the Southern sun. This coastal enclave, Ocean Springs, carries a history as layered as the sediment beneath its soil, a story that began with the native peoples who first called this region home, followed by French explorers and Spanish settlers. Its founding was spurred by the discovery of healing mineral springs, a natural phenomenon that lent the town its very name and attracted visitors seeking rejuvenation. Over time, its economy shifted from reliance on these springs to a vibrant mix of tourism, art, and a thriving local fishing industry, evident in the colorful boats that dot the waterways and the fresh seafood gracing restaurant menus. The town has also become a haven for artists and creatives, drawn by its natural beauty and the welcoming, unpretentious character of its residents, fostering a distinct cultural identity evident in its galleries and festivals.
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About This Ocean Springs Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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. |
