Okolona Mississippi Map
Okolona, 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 Okolona, Chickasaw County.
Interactive Map of Okolona, Mississippi
| City | Okolona |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.001778 |
| Longitude | -88.755329 |
| Population | 2,430 |
| Density | 141.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Okolona, Mississippi
Okolona is a locality in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,430. The population density is 141.1 people per km². Okolona is located at 34.0018°N, 88.7553°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38860.
Okolona rests in a landscape painted with the soft, rolling contours of the Black Prairie region. It lies 17.9 miles south of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Nettleton. Here, the earth, a rich, dark loam, yields readily to the plow, supporting fields that stretch toward horizons softened by the humid Mississippi air. Ancient oaks and elms, their branches heavy with Spanish moss, stand as silent sentinels along the edges of these cultivated expanses, their roots anchoring them deep within the fertile soil. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a syrupy quality, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen as the sun begins its descent, imbuing the gentle terrain with a quiet, pervasive beauty. Okolona's story is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of its surroundings, particularly cotton, which once dominated its economy and shaped its very character. The railroad, a vital artery in its early development, brought prosperity and connected this Chickasaw County hub to wider markets, fostering a community built on resilience and the steady rhythm of the seasons. While the agricultural landscape continues to define much of the area, the echoes of past industries and the enduring spirit of its people are palpable, creating a distinct sense of place that is both grounded in history and open to the future, a quiet testament to generations who have called Okolona home.
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About This Okolona Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Okolona, 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 Okolona and Chickasaw County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Okolona 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 Okolona 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. |
