Ridgeland Mississippi Map
Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, Lowndes County.
Interactive Map of Ridgeland, Mississippi
| City | Ridgeland |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lowndes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.58345 |
| Longitude | -88.400595 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland is a locality in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. Ridgeland is located at 33.5834°N, 88.4006°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39157.0.
Ridgeland, Mississippi, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle rolling terrain characteristic of the Black Belt region, where fertile soil supports a verdant tapestry of deciduous forests and cultivated fields. It lies 25.8 miles east-north-east of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 69°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-east of Columbus. The air here often carries a humid sweetness, a testament to the subtropical climate, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oaks and pines with a warm, diffused glow, casting long, ephemeral shadows across the land. The gentle undulations of the earth suggest a history of slow, deliberate shaping, a quiet resilience in the face of passing seasons. The story of Ridgeland is inextricably linked to its agricultural roots, particularly the cultivation of cotton that once defined its economic heart. While farming remains a part of its identity, the local economy has diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses and retail centers that cater to the needs of its residents and passing travelers. The presence of nearby waterways, though not immediately defining its immediate urban core, hints at the broader hydrological network that has historically facilitated trade and settlement in this part of Mississippi. Ridgeland’s character is one of persistent growth, a community that honors its past while steadily building its future, a quiet strength found in its enduring spirit.
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About This Ridgeland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland and Lowndes County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland 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. |
