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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	Lafayette 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	Oxford
School District	Oxford School District

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About Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford is a locality in Lafayette 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 rises from the undulating landscape of northern Mississippi, a place where the light at dusk settles heavy and gold upon the red-clay soil. It lies 41.6 miles southeast of Hernando, MS (from Hernando, MS: bearing 139°T), and is situated 0.4 miles east of University. The terrain here is defined by a series of soft, wooded elevations, including the modest prominence of Sand Hill, which rises three miles distant to overlook the surrounding timber. Water traces the contours of the land in quiet, unassuming ways, with Burney Branch cutting a narrow path only a mile from the center, while the broader expanse of Sardis Lake waits seven miles out to catch the reflection of the clouds. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the dense canopy of Holly Springs National Forest stretches across nineteen miles of horizon, offering a deep, green silence that contrasts with the more intimate, manicured greenery found within the borders of Stone Park.

Oxford traces its origins back to the early nineteenth century, when settlers sought to establish a seat of government amidst the fertile, timbered hills. The land was chosen with an eye toward permanence, laid out around a central square that remains the gravity-well of the region’s social and political life. Architects and builders of the era favored sturdy brick, creating a downtown core that has weathered generations of change while retaining the gravity of its founding. Even as the decades have passed, the echoes of those initial surveyors remain, imprinted upon the street patterns and the enduring alignment of the public spaces where the town first took root.

Oxford maintains a dual pulse, driven by the intellectual labor of the university and the steady commerce of a regional hub. The University of Mississippi serves as the primary engine of the local economy, drawing students and researchers who contribute to a climate of persistent academic inquiry. Infrastructure radiates outward from the square, supporting a network of local businesses, publishing houses, and professional services that sustain the population year-round. This economic life is tempered by the pace of the seasons, as the cycle of the academic calendar dictates the flow of people and resources, ensuring that the town remains both a center of serious scholarship and a functional marketplace for the surrounding rural districts.

Oxford serves as a cultural destination defined by the enduring presence of William Faulkner, whose former residence, Rowan Oak, stands as a testament to the literary weight this earth has produced. The rhythm of life is often marked by the fervor of college sports, particularly the football Saturdays that draw thousands to the campus, transforming the atmosphere into a singular, collective event. Annual festivals celebrate the written word and the distinct flavors of the region, drawing visitors to the square to experience a culture that values the slow, deliberate craft of storytelling. Whether observing the quiet, shaded paths of Stone Park or participating in the communal energy of a major game day, one finds that the identity of Oxford is forged in the intersection of its history, its academic devotion, and the stubborn beauty of its inland hills.

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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