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Pontotoc Mississippi Map

Explore Pontotoc, 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 Pontotoc, Mississippi

How to Use This Pontotoc, Mississippi Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pontotoc, 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 Pontotoc.

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

Latitude	34.247883
Longitude	-88.998673
Population	5,640
Density	194.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	38863
Area Code	662
County Seat	Pontotoc
School District	Pontotoc City Schools

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About Pontotoc, Mississippi

Pontotoc is a locality in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,640. The population density is 194.8 people per km². Pontotoc is located at 34.2479°N, 88.9987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pontotoc is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 38863.

Pontotoc rises from the red clay earth where the Mile Branch carves its patient path through the landscape. It lies 16.9 miles west of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 268°T), and is situated 17.0 miles south of New Albany. The Mile Branch meanders past the quiet outskirts, acting as a perennial witness to the changing seasons and the slow growth of the surrounding woodland. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Pontotoc Ridge defines the horizon, grounding the visual field in a permanent, rugged geometry. Just a mile away, the still surface of Pontotoc Lake reflects the heavy, golden light that settles over the fields during the humid dusk. Further out, the gentle depression of Wilson Bottom offers a contrast to the higher ground, creating a varied topography that supports a diverse array of local flora. Visitors often pause at Unknown Park, where the native grasses sway in the breeze and the air carries the scent of damp soil and ancient growth.

Pontotoc maintains a steady pace of industry built upon the foundation of its early agrarian roots and the industrious spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy draws strength from a blend of manufacturing and small-scale commerce that keeps the pulse of the region beating with predictable regularity. Over the generations, the labor of the people has transformed the timber and soil into the backbone of a sturdy livelihood. Workshops and small enterprises occupy the grid of the streets, reflecting a commitment to self-reliance that has persisted since the earliest settlements took hold. This economic landscape remains tethered to the rhythms of the seasons, where the harvest and the output of local mills dictate the seasonal cadence of daily work. The resilience of the regional workforce continues to shape the character of Pontotoc, ensuring that the legacy of those who first cleared this land remains visible in the modern structures of trade.

Cultural life in Pontotoc carries the weight of a long memory, expressed through the quiet dignity of its architecture and the communal gatherings that mark the calendar year. Landmarks such as the historic downtown district serve as silent anchors for the collective history, standing firm against the steady progression of time. The people often gather for local festivals and seasonal markets, events that serve to draw the neighbors together in a shared celebration of their heritage. Among the figures who have emerged from this soil, the writer and editor Willie Morris stands as a notable presence, his work echoing the complex and storied spirit of the region. Every street corner and porch light seems to hold a fragment of a narrative that is both personal and broadly human. Pontotoc persists as a place where the stillness of the afternoon allows for reflection, and the evening air brings a sense of communal belonging that persists long after the sun has vanished behind the ridge.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 115° SE
Pontotoc City Park Caretaker (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 230° SW
Trace State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 078° E
Ingomar Mound (Historic Ruins) — 10.7 mi, 344° N
Black Belt Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 124° SE
Tombigbee National Forest (National Forest) — 12.3 mi, 166° S · 67k acres
Chickasaw Council House (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 127° SE
Tupelo Buffalo Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.3 mi, 077° E
Oren Dunn City Museum (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 090° E
Private (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 163° S
Chuquatonchee Bluffs Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 13.6 mi, 172° S
Owl Creek Indian Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 13.9 mi, 162° S
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 335° NW · 20k acres
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 14.9 mi, 309° NW · 156k acres
Tupelo Battlefield Memorial (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 088° E
Upper Sardis Wma (State Conservation Area) — 15.8 mi, 296° NW
Natchez Trace Visitors Center (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 071° E
F-105 Thunderchief (Attraction) — 18.3 mi, 086° E
Elvis Presley (Monument) — 18.3 mi, 087° E
Tombigbee State Park (State Park) — 20.9 mi, 092° E
Chickasaw County Coliseum (Stadium) — 25.5 mi, 178° S
William L. Buford Stadium (Stadium) — 29.5 mi, 284° W
Southside Gallery (Gallery) — 30.8 mi, 285° W
Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 286° W
The Grove (Attraction) — 31.6 mi, 285° W
Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center (Attraction) — 32.0 mi, 285° W
Studio Whimzy (Arts Centre) — 32.3 mi, 286° W
Malco Oxford Studio Cinema (Cinema) — 32.4 mi, 285° W
Sardis Lake (Recreation Area) — 33.4 mi, 308° NW
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 58.7 mi, 174° S · 97k acres

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