Pickens Mississippi Map
Pickens, 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 Pickens, Holmes County.
Interactive Map of Pickens, Mississippi
| City | Pickens |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Holmes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.883743 |
| Longitude | -89.971473 |
| Population | 969 |
| Density | 373.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Pickens, Mississippi
Pickens is a locality in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 969. The population density is 373.5 people per km². Pickens is located at 32.8837°N, 89.9715°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39146.
Pickens, Mississippi, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent work of water and time. It lies 30.3 miles north-north-east of Madison, MS (from Madison, MS: bearing 16°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-west of Goodman. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of pines and hardwoods, give way to fertile bottomlands that hum with the quiet industry of the earth. The air here carries the sweet, damp scent of soil after a rain, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after the clouds have parted. Creeks, their banks often softened by moss and fallen leaves, meander through the terrain, their whispers a constant, soothing soundtrack to the days. The light at dusk is a particular grace, a slow bleed of amber and rose across the western sky that seems to settle the land into a deep, contented stillness. The story of Pickens is entwined with the rich soil and the spirit of those who have worked it. Historically, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this place, with cotton and timber shaping its early economy and its very character. The echoes of those endeavors can still be felt in the enduring agricultural practices and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that dots the countryside. While the rhythms of life have shifted, a deep connection to the land remains, a quiet pride in the bounty it provides and the heritage it holds. Small businesses, often family-run, offer a glimpse into the enduring local economy, their doors open to a steady, unhurried flow of neighbors and visitors alike.
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About This Pickens Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Pickens, 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 Pickens and Holmes County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Pickens 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 Pickens 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. |
