Poplarville Mississippi Map
Explore Poplarville, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Poplarville, Mississippi
| City | Poplarville |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Pearl River County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.840186 |
| Longitude | -89.534232 |
| Population | 2,833 |
| Density | 202.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 39470 |
| Area Code | 601 |
| County Seat | Poplarville |
| School District | Poplarville Separate School District |
About Poplarville, Mississippi
Poplarville is a locality in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,833. The population density is 202.3 people per km². Poplarville is located at 30.8402°N, 89.5342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Poplarville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39470.Poplarville emerges from the dense, pine-shadowed landscape of southern Mississippi where the earth is stained a deep, iron-rich red. It lies 23.4 miles north-northeast of Picayune, MS (from Picayune, MS: bearing 22°T), and is situated 19.0 miles east of Bogalusa. Jumpoff Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the undergrowth, its steady current acting as the silent, primary artery for the surrounding woodlands. The air here holds a heavy, humid stillness that thickens toward evening, cooling only slightly as the sun dips behind the distant silhouette of Black Creek Hill. Sunlight filters through the tall timber in thin, golden needles, illuminating the stillness of Magnolia Lake just a short distance away, where the water remains undisturbed save for the occasional ripple of a surfacing fish.
Poplarville preserves a quiet continuity, anchored by the academic presence of Pearl River Community College and the lingering agrarian rhythms of the surrounding fields. The local economy persists in a slow, deliberate cadence, sustained by the timber industry and the steady, unpretentious work of those who cultivate the soil. Beyond the quiet streets, the Theodore A. Mars, Jr. Memorial Wildlife Refuge offers a sanctuary for the native flora and fauna, protecting the scrub and brush that define the regional character. Life here moves with the patience of the seasons, honoring a history built on perseverance and the simple, enduring fact of the land itself.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Theodore A. Mars, Jr. Memorial Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 165° S
- The Fortress (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.6 mi, 043° NE
- Wolf River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 348° N
- De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 10.1 mi, 050° NE · 532k acres
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 040° NE · 20k acres
- Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.8 mi, 231° SW · 73k acres
- Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 21.6 mi, 199° S
- Auditorium (Theatre) — 23.2 mi, 203° SW
- Carver Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 204° SW
- Pr Valley Railroad Engine (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 202° S
- Katrina (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 203° SW
- Hurricane Katrina (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 203° SW
- Amphitheater (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 203° SW
- Mural at Katiecakes (Public Artwork) — 23.4 mi, 202° S
- Crackin Shells Dippin Tails (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 202° S
- Mcdonald Funeral Home (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 203° SW
- Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 24.0 mi, 219° SW · 9,317 acres
- Black Creek, Mississippi Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 28.3 mi, 060° NE · 5,668 acres
- Black Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 29.8 mi, 072° E · 5,084 acres
- Jourdan River Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 30.5 mi, 170° S
- Red Creek Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 30.6 mi, 101° E · 1,035 acres
- Tar Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 34.3 mi, 228° SW
- Lucille Parker Gallery (Gallery) — 35.2 mi, 024° NE
- Sarah Gillespie Museum (Museum) — 35.2 mi, 024° NE
- World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 35.6 mi, 138° SE
- Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 37.4 mi, 189° S
- Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 40.5 mi, 145° SE
- Red Bluff (Viewpoint) — 41.5 mi, 324° NW
- Slidell Museum (Museum) — 41.7 mi, 201° S
- Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 47.8 mi, 152° SE · 213k acres
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About This Poplarville Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poplarville, Mississippi. Coordinates: 30.840186, -89.534232. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Poplarville includes the ZIP code (39470), telephone area code (601), county seat of Pearl River County (Poplarville), and school district assignment (Poplarville Separate School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
