The Lee County Mississippi map centers on Tupelo, then extends north to Saltillo and Baldwyn, south to Verona and Shannon, and southeast toward Plantersville. I-22/US 78 and US 45 create a regional crossroads, while the Natchez Trace Parkway adds a separate scenic and historic route around the urban area.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Lee County; FIPS 28081
- County seat: Tupelo
- Selected map labels: Tupelo, Baldwyn, Saltillo, Verona, Shannon, Plantersville
- 2020 census population: 83,343
- July 2025 population estimate: 83,731
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 449.965 sq mi land and 3.210 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 185.2 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: I-22/US 78, US 45, MS 6, and MS 145
- Landscape references: Natchez Trace Parkway, Town Creek drainage, rolling northeastern hills, and Tombigbee 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 185.2 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 Lee County Mississippi map
From Tupelo, US 45 leads north toward Saltillo and Prentiss County and south toward Verona, Shannon, and Monroe County. Baldwyn straddles the northeastern county line, while Plantersville identifies the southeastern approach toward Itawamba and Monroe counties. The dense Tupelo street grid and every suburban label are simplified at county scale.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Low rolling hills and a network of small streams, including Town Creek drainage, organize the landscape more than any large lake. Water moves generally toward tributaries of the Tombigbee basin on the eastern side. The Natchez Trace Parkway crosses this pattern as a controlled-access historic landscape rather than an ordinary commercial highway.
Settlement and Regional Context
Tupelo concentrates health care, manufacturing, retail, government, and regional travel functions and is also known for the Elvis Presley Birthplace. Saltillo and Verona show northern and southern urban expansion, while the smaller towns retain distinct community centers. A 2025 estimate slightly above the 2020 census count indicates a broadly stable county population.
Practical Map Uses
- Orient the I-22 and US 45 junction at Tupelo
- Compare the northern and southern strings of communities
- Separate the Natchez Trace Parkway from commercial highway routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baldwyn entirely inside Lee County?
No. Baldwyn extends across the Lee-Prentiss county line, so it works as both a town label and a northeastern boundary reference.
What does Natchez Trace Parkway add between Tupelo, Baldwyn, and the boundary with Prentiss?
Tupelo and Baldwyn locate communities, whereas Natchez Trace Parkway explains terrain or drainage before the map reaches the Prentiss boundary.
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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