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Southaven Mississippi Map

Explore Southaven, 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 Southaven, Mississippi

How to Use This Southaven, Mississippi Map

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

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

Latitude	34.951005
Longitude	-89.977669
Population	54,648
Density	510.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	38671, 38672
Area Code	601, 769
County Seat	Hernando
School District	DeSoto County School District

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About Southaven, Mississippi

Southaven is a locality in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 54,648. The population density is 510.5 people per km². Southaven is located at 34.9510°N, 89.9777°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Southaven is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38671, 38672.

Southaven occupies a broad expanse of the northern Mississippi landscape, characterized by a terrestrial horizon that stretches toward the distant, low-slung features of the Presidents Island Number Forty-five basin. It lies 2.6 miles north-northeast of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.1 miles northwest of Bridgetown. The terrain here is defined by a quiet, terrestrial persistence, where the earth holds the heat of the afternoon sun and releases it slowly into the cooling evening air. To the west, the gentle, winding path of Rocky Creek cuts through the soil, providing a modest riparian corridor that supports the local flora, while the stillness of Lake McKellar rests a short distance away, reflecting the wide, open skies of the region. Within the residential stretches of Southaven, the greenery of Jaycees Park offers a communal space where the grass grows thick and the shade provides a necessary reprieve from the intensity of the mid-summer sun.

Development in Southaven began as a deliberate expansion outward from the encroaching urban sprawl, marking a transition from rural farmland into a structured, modern residential environment. The land was once defined by the slow, rhythmic labor of agrarian life, but the mid-twentieth century brought a shift in focus, as the acreage was subdivided and organized to accommodate the needs of a growing population. This transformation did not erase the fundamental character of the region; rather, it layered a new grid of streets and commerce over the existing topography. Over the decades, Southaven solidified its identity as a distinct entity, balancing the legacy of its quiet beginnings with the functional requirements of a contemporary municipal center.

Commerce in Southaven thrives on its strategic position, serving as a vital node for regional logistics, retail, and corporate operations that benefit from the proximity to major transit arteries. The local economy is bolstered by a diverse array of professional services and light industrial sectors, which provide a steady foundation for the residents who sustain the town’s daily operations. While students often travel to larger regional hubs for specialized higher education, the local infrastructure supports a robust public school system that anchors the neighborhood experience. Roads and utilities have been expanded with careful attention to the density of the populace, ensuring that Southaven maintains a functional, reliable network that connects its residential zones to the broader commercial corridors.

Cultural life in Southaven is shaped by a deep appreciation for regional traditions and the shared experience of major annual festivals that bring neighbors together under the clear, expansive sky. The proximity to professional sports and collegiate athletics in nearby metropolitan centers influences local loyalties, fostering a spirited atmosphere during the seasons of competition. Landmarks throughout Southaven reflect a preference for accessible public spaces and community-focused architecture, where the pace of life remains measured and intentional. Though the town is known for its modern development, it retains a connection to the fundamental spirit of the Mississippi landscape, where the quality of light at dusk—a soft, golden diffusion against the tree line—reminds those living in Southaven of the quiet, enduring beauty of the inland plain.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Swinnea Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 073° E
Central Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 013° N
Whitehaven Golf (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 318° NW
Graceland Mansion (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 339° N
Elvis Automobile Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 337° NW
Private Presley (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 337° NW
Walter Chandler Park (Local Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 319° NW
Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 336° NW
Lisa Marie Jet (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 338° N
Hound Dog II Jet (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 338° N
To Fuller (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 316° NW
Statue of Liberation Through Christ (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 048° NE
TO Fuller State Park (2021 Addition) (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 318° NW
Arkabutla Lake (Recreation Area) — 11.5 mi, 217° SW
Radians Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 018° N
Stax Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 345° N
Theatre Memphis (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 019° N
Spanish War Memorial (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 358° N
Third Church of Christ, Scientist (Gallery) — 12.1 mi, 009° N
Presidents Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 330° NW
Memphis Martyrs (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 337° NW
Ashburn-Coppock Park (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 338° N
Memphis Flyway (Viewpoint) — 13.5 mi, 338° N
The Eel on Beale (Withers Museum) (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 343° N
W. C. Handy Home and Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 343° N
Crosstown Arts (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 352° N
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.7 mi, 336° NW · 11k acres
Holly Springs National Forest (National Forest) — 35.6 mi, 108° E · 156k acres
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.3 mi, 202° S · 20k acres
St. Francis National Forest (National Forest) — 41.6 mi, 237° SW · 21k acres

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