Southaven Mississippi Map

About Southaven, Mississippi

Southaven is a locality in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 56,226. The population density is 519.2 people per km². Southaven is located at 34.9890°N, 90.0126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38671.

Southaven unfolds across a gently rolling terrain, a landscape of broad horizons where the Mississippi sun, when it breaks through the humid air, can paint the sky in hues of pale apricot and bruised lavender at dusk. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-east of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Bridgetown. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, supports a verdant tapestry of mixed hardwood forests and open fields, the occasional pecan grove offering a scatter of feathery green against the more robust shapes of oak and hickory. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a subtle perfume that clings to the breeze as it drifts over the suburban sprawl, hinting at the wilder country that still breathes just beyond the manicured lawns and arterial roads. The character of Southaven is one of steady growth, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic, a constant reminder of its proximity to larger urban centers. The history of Southaven is intrinsically linked to the agricultural heritage of DeSoto County, a land shaped by cotton and the fertile Mississippi Delta soil, though its modern identity is far more diverse. Once primarily farmland, the area saw significant development as Memphis grew, transforming Southaven into a bedroom community and a hub for logistical and distribution industries that leverage its strategic location. This economic evolution has brought a steady influx of residents, drawn by job opportunities and a perceived quality of life that balances suburban comfort with access to urban amenities. While large-scale agricultural operations have receded, the spirit of that earlier era lingers in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring legacy of farming families who still hold roots here, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling retail centers and modern housing developments that define much of the contemporary landscape.

About This Southaven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Southaven, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.988982, -90.012591. 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 Southaven and DeSoto County.

Detailed location data for Southaven includes the ZIP code (38671), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of DeSoto County (Hernando), and school district assignment (DeSoto County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Southaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.