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Oxford Mississippi Map

Explore Oxford, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Oxford, Mississippi

How to Use This Oxford, Mississippi Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oxford, Mississippi. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Mississippi or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oxford.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Oxford
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Amite County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	34.351262
Longitude	-89.536981
Population	25,416
Density	368.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38655, 39638, 38677
Area Code	228, 601, 769
County Seat	Liberty
School District	Oxford School District

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About Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford is a locality in Amite County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 25,416. The population density is 368.7 people per km². Oxford is located at 34.3513°N, 89.5370°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oxford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38655, 39638, 38677.

Oxford claims a prominence in the northern landscape of Mississippi, defined by a terrain of deep-cut ridges and heavy, red-clay earth that holds the warmth of the sun long after the day has faded. It lies 26.3 miles west of McComb, MS (from McComb, MS: bearing 274°T), and is situated 15.9 miles northeast of Centreville. The regional topography is characterized by a series of uneven elevations that break the horizon, including the distant, rounded silhouette of Greenwood Hill. Dense woodlands characterize the immediate surroundings, with the verdant expanse of Homochitto National Forest providing a nearby buffer of protected timber and wildlife. Days Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the local soil just a mile from the center, serving as a quiet witness to the seasonal shifts that transform the canopy from a stark, winter gray to a thick, humid green.

Oxford emerged from the wilderness during the early nineteenth century as a deliberate center for governance and education, carved out of lands that had long been shaped by the interplay of forest and creek. The founders envisioned a place of intellectual rigor, selecting the name to reflect the prestige of the English university town and suggesting a permanence that would outlast the frontier era. Through the decades, the settlement grew into a hub of regional influence, surviving the tremors of conflict and societal upheaval to retain a distinct, conservative architecture. The brick facades of the older squares remain as physical evidence of those early years, standing firm against the slow, persistent encroachment of time and the rapid growth of the surrounding state.

Oxford relies on a local economy that is anchored by the presence of the University of Mississippi, an institution that serves as the primary engine for employment, research, and infrastructure development. Beyond the academic sector, the local commerce is supported by a robust service industry, specialized retail, and a professional landscape that draws talent from across the region to sustain the town's operations. The university campus itself provides the most significant physical infrastructure, featuring a collection of historic buildings and modern facilities that support thousands of students and faculty members. While the proximity to Okhissa Lake offers a secondary point of interest for local recreation, the daily life of Oxford remains focused on the maintenance of its educational mission and the steady expansion of its professional services.

Oxford maintains a cultural identity that is inextricably linked to the literary legacy of William Faulkner, whose former residence, Rowan Oak, remains a landmark for those who value the quiet intensity of his prose. The local culture is further defined by the fervor surrounding the University of Mississippi’s athletic programs, particularly the college football games that turn the town into a destination for thousands of alumni and supporters each autumn. Annual events often center on the intersection of Southern literature and regional traditions, drawing visitors to the square to celebrate the specific, lyrical heritage of the area. This identity is balanced by the natural appeal of the woods and the slow, deliberate pace of life that persists regardless of the occasional, high-energy demands of the academic and sports calendars.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forest Hydro. Lab. Experimental Area (Recreation Easement) — 0.4 mi, 325° NW
James Meredith statue (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 001° N
The Grove (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 010° N
Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 346° N
Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 036° NE
Southside Gallery (Gallery) — 1.4 mi, 045° NE
Malco Oxford Studio Cinema (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 336° NW
William Faulkner statue (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 046° NE
Stone Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Lamar Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 352° N
Studio Whimzy (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 351° N
William L. Buford Stadium (Stadium) — 2.0 mi, 093° E
Oxford Soccer Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 359° N
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 5.2 mi, 063° NE · 156k acres
Upper Sardis Wma (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 063° NE
Sardis Lake (Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 320° NW
Sardis Waterfowl (State Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 348° N
Point 8 (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 313° NW
Tallahatchie Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 10.3 mi, 033° NE
Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing (Historic Ruins) — 14.4 mi, 011° N
John W. Kyle State Park (State Park) — 15.0 mi, 283° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.4 mi, 020° N · 20k acres
Mound B (Historic Ruins) — 22.1 mi, 269° W
Confederate redoubt (Historic Castle / Fort) — 40.4 mi, 199° S
Confederate fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 41.0 mi, 199° S
Christ Centered Cross (Public Artwork) — 42.9 mi, 204° SW
Chickasaw Council House (Monument) — 43.1 mi, 110° E
Tupelo Buffalo Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 43.9 mi, 095° E
Oren Dunn City Museum (Museum) — 44.6 mi, 099° E
Chickasaw County Coliseum (Stadium) — 45.5 mi, 136° SE

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