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Ridgeland Mississippi Map

Explore Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, Mississippi

How to Use This Ridgeland, Mississippi Map

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

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

Latitude	32.419769
Longitude	-90.148479
Population	24,340
Density	439.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38655, 39705, 39157
Area Code	662, 601
County Seat	Canton
School District	Madison County School District

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About Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland is a locality in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 24,340. The population density is 439.4 people per km². Ridgeland is located at 32.4198°N, 90.1485°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ridgeland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38655, 39705, 39157.

Ridgeland occupies a steady expanse of earth that catches the afternoon sun in a way that turns the local grasses a deep, burnished gold. It lies 2.5 miles south-southwest of Madison, MS (from Madison, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-northeast of Jackson. The terrain unfolds in quiet, intentional increments, marked by the steady flow of Purple Creek just a mile from the center of activity. Residents enjoy the proximity of the serene Lake Castle, which sits two miles away and offers a cool stillness to the humid summer evenings. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Beech Ridge anchors the horizon, providing a permanent backdrop to the plains. Those wandering through the open spaces of Freedon Ridge Park often find the air thick with the scent of damp soil and ancient, encroaching woodland. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the vast, open reach of Barnes Prairie stretches out nine miles away, defining the broader character of this inland landscape.

Ridgeland evolved from a quiet crossroads into a deliberate center of modern commerce, where the legacy of early agricultural roots meets the glass-and-steel ambition of the present day. The local economy thrives on a specialized blend of retail development and professional services that have replaced the older, labor-intensive industries of the previous century. Business parks and corridors now define the rhythm of the work week, drawing a persistent stream of commuters who value the efficiency of the modern grid. History here is felt less in crumbling ruins and more in the persistent, quiet expansion of regional hubs that favor clean lines and organized growth. The transition from rural acreage to a structured commercial center has been marked by a focus on sustainable development that respects the surrounding environment. This growth ensures that Ridgeland remains a functional, forward-looking point of gravity for the surrounding region.

Ridgeland carries a distinct cultural temperament, defined by a polite, measured pace that favors steady conversation over the frantic noise of larger metropolitan centers. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and local markets that celebrate the unique intersection of regional traditions and contemporary tastes. Notable landmarks like the Natchez Trace Parkway draw visitors who appreciate the long, winding history of the path, which cuts through the region with a sense of deliberate grace. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has been the home of figures such as the novelist Richard Ford, whose writing captures the specific, quiet tensions of the American landscape. Life moves with a predictable, grounded grace, punctuated by the shifting light that filters through the canopy of trees as the day fades. The atmosphere is quiet, favoring a contemplative life where the boundaries between the built environment and the natural world remain porous and calm.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Freedon Ridge Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 081° E
Bicycle Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 086° E
Friendship Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 104° E
Plaque (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 050° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 051° NE
Montgomery Historic House Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 031° NE
Old Trace Trail (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 084° E
Boyd Mound (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 064° NE
Boyd Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 064° NE
Smith-Wills Stadium (Stadium) — 5.7 mi, 183° S
Lefleur's Bluff State Park (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 182° S
Lakeland Youth Baseball Field (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 181° S
Lakeshore Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 6.4 mi, 108° E
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (National Monument) — 6.6 mi, 215° SW · 1 acres
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 184° S
Pelahatchie Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 107° E
The Oaks House Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 192° S
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 196° S
Old Capitol Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 192° S
Pearl River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 056° NE
Pearl River State Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 13.6 mi, 057° NE
Pearl River Wma (State Conservation Area) — 13.8 mi, 060° NE
Bienville National Forest (National Forest) — 26.4 mi, 089° E · 180k acres
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.9 mi, 327° NW · 66k acres
Delta National Forest (National Forest) — 35.1 mi, 300° NW · 61k acres
USS Cairo (Attraction) — 42.0 mi, 266° W
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 44.2 mi, 261° W
South Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 44.4 mi, 261° W
Sunflower Waterfowl Project (Nature Reserve) — 47.3 mi, 308° NW
Mangum Site (Attraction) — 52.9 mi, 236° SW

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