The Lowndes County Mississippi map centers on Columbus and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, with Caledonia to the north, Artesia to the west, and Crawford in the southwest. The US 82 and US 45 junction and the Alabama boundary frame an industrial, educational, and transport center within the Golden Triangle region.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Lowndes County; FIPS 28087
- County seat: Columbus
- Selected map labels: Columbus, Caledonia, Artesia, Crawford
- 2020 census population: 58,879
- July 2025 population estimate: 57,346
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 506.068 sq mi land and 11.013 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 116.3 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 45, US 82, MS 12, and MS 50
- Landscape references: Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Tombigbee River, Columbus Lake, prairie uplands, and Alabama line
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 116.3 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 Lowndes County Mississippi map
US 45 leads north from Columbus toward Monroe County and south toward Noxubee County, while MS 12 provides the Caledonia approach. US 82 connects Oktibbeha County on the west with Alabama on the east, while Artesia and Crawford divide the western rural area. Individual port facilities, base roads, and dense city streets are omitted.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Tombigbee River and engineered Tenn-Tom Waterway form a major water corridor east and south of Columbus, with Columbus Lake spreading northward. Alabama's Lamar and Pickens counties lie east; Clay and Oktibbeha counties lie west. River lowlands contrast with gently rolling prairie-influenced uplands farther inland.
Settlement and Regional Context
Columbus is a Golden Triangle center for manufacturing, aerospace, education, health care, and regional services. Mississippi University for Women and Columbus Air Force Base add distinct institutional roles. Although the 2025 estimate is lower than the 2020 count, the city's highway-waterway position and industrial sites remain central to the county's geography.
Practical Map Uses
- Orient the US 82 and US 45 crossing at Columbus
- Compare Columbus Lake with the southward Tenn-Tom corridor
- Use Caledonia, Artesia, and Crawford to divide outer county areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus Lake a natural lake?
It is a reservoir associated with the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway system. It should be interpreted together with the Tombigbee River and water-control structures.
Which different map roles are served by Columbus, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, and the Monroe side?
Columbus works as a place anchor, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway as a landscape anchor, and Monroe as an outer reference for reading three different layers of the county.
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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