Yazoo City Mississippi Map
Explore Yazoo City, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Yazoo City, Mississippi
| City | Yazoo City |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Yazoo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.855133 |
| Longitude | -90.405647 |
| Population | 10,316 |
| Density | 395.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 39194 |
| Area Code | 601 |
| County Seat | Yazoo City |
| School District | Yazoo City Municipal School District |
About Yazoo City, Mississippi
Yazoo City is a locality in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 10,316. The population density is 395.0 people per km². Yazoo City is located at 32.8551°N, 90.4056°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Yazoo City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39194.Yazoo City occupies a landscape defined by the convergence of flat, fertile agricultural expanses and the rising transition toward higher ground. It lies 27.2 miles northwest of Canton, MS (from Canton, MS: bearing 308°T), and is situated 32.0 miles north-northwest of Madison. The Yazoo River flows with a deliberate, winding pace just two miles from the center, acting as a quiet artery for the surrounding plains. To the west, the horizon hints at the distant presence of Beech Ridge, a feature that anchors the regional topography. Residents often look toward the Yazoo City Cut-Off 1940, a local body of water that mirrors the expansive sky during the humid afternoons. Every acre of land within Unknown Park remains open to the quiet observation of those who walk its paths, offering a sanctuary of native flora.
Yazoo City emerged as a commercial hub fueled by the richness of the soil and the necessity of river-based transport. The local economy relies heavily on the success of cotton and grain production, which dictates the seasonal rhythms of the area. Early development centered on the movement of goods, creating a legacy of brick architecture that still defines the downtown storefronts. Industry here remains deeply connected to the land, with modern processing facilities supporting the traditional agricultural base. Despite the changing demands of the global market, Yazoo City maintains an industrious spirit, valuing the reliability of manual labor and the persistence of local enterprise.
Cultural character in Yazoo City reflects a complex intersection of literary tradition and the enduring influence of the blues. The town is recognized as the birthplace of Willie Morris, a writer whose work captured the subtle nuances of life in this specific part of the South. Visitors often gather at the local cemetery to see the grave of the legendary Witch of Yazoo, a figure woven into the local folklore and oral history. Community events frequently highlight the musical heritage of the region, where the distinct notes of a guitar echo the gravity of the Delta. Although the pace of life remains slow, the presence of these cultural touchstones ensures that the identity of Yazoo City remains distinct and deeply felt.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 036° NE
- Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.9 mi, 251° W · 66k acres
- Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 338° N · 12k acres
- Lake George Wma (State Conservation Area) — 14.6 mi, 251° W
- Sunflower Wma (State Conservation Area) — 15.2 mi, 288° W
- Delta National Forest (National Forest) — 15.3 mi, 288° W · 61k acres
- Sunflower Waterfowl Project (Nature Reserve) — 22.3 mi, 267° W
- Canton Train Museum (Museum) — 27.1 mi, 128° SE
- Holmes County State Park (State Park) — 30.1 mi, 067° NE
- Children Playing (Public Artwork) — 31.1 mi, 149° SE
- Montgomery Historic House Museum (Museum) — 31.9 mi, 148° SE
- Plaque (Monument) — 33.0 mi, 148° SE
- 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 33.0 mi, 148° SE
- Boyd Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 34.0 mi, 145° SE
- Boyd Mound (Historic Ruins) — 34.0 mi, 145° SE
- Pearl River State Waterfowl Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 34.7 mi, 131° SE
- Brahear's Stand (Monument) — 35.0 mi, 148° SE
- Smith-Wills Stadium (Stadium) — 38.7 mi, 158° S
- Lefleur's Bluff State Park (State Park) — 38.8 mi, 158° S
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (Museum) — 39.5 mi, 158° S
- Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 40.1 mi, 161° S
- The Oaks House Museum (Museum) — 40.1 mi, 160° S
- USS Cairo (Attraction) — 42.6 mi, 219° SW
- Rice-Totten Stadium (Stadium) — 45.4 mi, 005° N
- Bienville National Forest (National Forest) — 46.2 mi, 116° SE · 180k acres
- Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 46.8 mi, 218° SW
- South Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 47.0 mi, 218° SW
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About This Yazoo City Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Coordinates: 32.855133, -90.405647. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Yazoo City includes the ZIP code (39194), telephone area code (601), county seat of Yazoo County (Yazoo City), and school district assignment (Yazoo City Municipal School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
