Osyka Mississippi Map
Osyka, 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 Osyka, Pike County.
Interactive Map of Osyka, Mississippi
| City | Osyka |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Pike |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.006845 |
| Longitude | -90.472318 |
| Population | 411 |
| Density | 134.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Osyka, Mississippi
Osyka is a locality in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 411. The population density is 134.2 people per km². Osyka is located at 31.0068°N, 90.4723°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39657.
Osyka unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of Pike County, Mississippi, where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 34.7 miles north of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south of Magnolia. The landscape here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their emerald canopies occasionally broken by sun-drenched clearings, and fertile fields that stretch towards a horizon punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of live oaks. Roads, more like ribbons of faded asphalt, meander through this verdant expanse, connecting scattered homesteads and hinting at a slower cadence of life. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the scene, softening the edges of the world and lending an almost painterly depth to the shadows that lengthen across the verges. The history of Osyka is as deeply rooted as the ancient magnolias that grace its older properties, a testament to the pioneering spirit that first settled this fertile ground. Originally established in the mid-19th century, its early economy was intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the region, particularly cotton and timber, with the nearby Amite River serving as a vital artery for trade. While those industries still hold a place, the economic character of Osyka has evolved, embracing a quiet resilience that reflects the enduring spirit of its people. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are kept alive in community gatherings and the shared stories that echo through the modest storefronts lining its main thoroughfare, a subtle reminder of a past that continues to inform the present.
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About This Osyka Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Osyka, 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 Osyka and Pike County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Osyka 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 Osyka 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. |
