The Oktibbeha County Mississippi map centers on Starkville and Mississippi State University, then extends west to Maben, southwest to Sturgis, and southeast toward Longview. US 82 and MS 12 connect the university-centered urban area with Black Prairie and wooded rural landscapes.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Oktibbeha County; FIPS 28105
- County seat: Starkville
- Selected map labels: Starkville, Maben, Sturgis, Longview
- 2020 census population: 51,788
- July 2025 population estimate: 51,896
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 457.626 sq mi land and 3.693 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 113.2 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 82, MS 12, MS 25, and MS 182
- Landscape references: Mississippi State University campus, Black Prairie, Oktibbeha County Lake, and Noxubee basin tributaries
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 113.2 residents per square mile divides the 2020 population by 2025 land area and does not imply an even distribution among cities, farms, forest, or wetland.
Reading the Oktibbeha County Mississippi map
US 82 leads west from Starkville toward Maben and Webster County and east toward Lowndes County. MS 25 provides the southwestern Sturgis and Winston County approach, while MS 12 connects the university area with the southeastern Longview side. Campus streets and the complete city network are simplified.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Gently rolling Black Prairie influences the east and south, while more wooded hills continue westward. Oktibbeha County Lake provides a water reference northwest of Starkville, and southern streams connect with the Noxubee River basin. Farms and forest occupy much of the county beyond the city and campus.
The scale of Mississippi State University campus and Black Prairie can be misjudged beside 457.626 square miles of land and 3.693 square miles of mapped water. Use Starkville and Maben as fixed points, then compare them with the boundary toward Clay. Together, Mississippi State University campus and Black Prairie and the Clay side reveal more than the apparent size of any one symbol. The relationship between Maben and Clay is complete enough for orientation, not a full road inventory.
Settlement and Regional Context
Mississippi State University shapes Starkville through education, research, athletics, employment, housing, and visitor activity. Maben and Sturgis serve smaller western community areas, while Longview helps orient the Lowndes and Noxubee county approaches. The 2025 estimate remains very close to the 2020 census count.
Practical Map Uses
- Orient US 82 and MS 12 around Starkville
- Distinguish the university campus from the city center
- Use Maben, Sturgis, and Longview to divide outer areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mississippi State University inside the City of Starkville?
The campus adjoins Starkville and includes a distinct census-designated area. A general map can show one university-city cluster while retaining the boundary distinction.
What geographic context does Mississippi State University campus provide from Starkville toward Clay?
From Starkville, Mississippi State University campus supplies a terrain or water cue for tracking the county toward Clay; precise access still belongs to a specialized map.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files
- Mississippi Department of Transportation official highway map
- Regional landscape or institution reference
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