Walnut Mississippi Map

About Walnut, Mississippi

Walnut is a locality in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States. Walnut is located at 34.1490°N, 90.3990°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38683.

Walnut lies under a sky that often stretches wide and blue, a gentle expanse over the fertile Mississippi Delta. It lies 52.4 miles west-south-west of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 254°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Tutwiler. The land here is a patient canvas of rolling fields, where the rich, dark soil promises bounty to those who work it. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel along the edges of these farms, their broad leaves whispering secrets to the humid air. Creeks, born from the generous rainfall, meander through the landscape, their waters reflecting the verdant growth that thrives in this generous climate, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature. The history of Walnut is deeply intertwined with the cultivation of the land, a story of agriculture that has shaped its character and its economy for generations. Cotton, once king, still graces the fields, but the soil now yields a more diverse harvest, a reflection of changing times and resilient spirits. The rhythm of life in Walnut is governed by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, a steady beat that has echoed through the lives of its people. There's a quiet dignity to this place, a groundedness that comes from living close to the earth, where the legacy of those who came before is not forgotten but is instead a living part of the present.

About This Walnut Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walnut, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.149, -90.398983. 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 Walnut and Quitman County.

Detailed location data for Walnut includes the ZIP code (38964), telephone area code (228, 601, 769), county seat of Quitman County (Marks), and school district assignment (North Tippah 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 Walnut is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.