The Madison County Mississippi map combines the county seat at Canton with Ridgeland, Madison, and Gluckstadt in the south and Flora in the west. Suburban growth extends north from the Jackson metropolitan area along I-55, while Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Natchez Trace Parkway provide separate water and scenic references.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Madison County; FIPS 28089
- County seat: Canton
- Selected map labels: Canton, Ridgeland, Madison, Flora, Gluckstadt
- 2020 census population: 109,145
- July 2025 population estimate: 116,298
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 714.212 sq mi land and 27.828 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 152.8 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: I-55, US 51, MS 16, MS 22, and Natchez Trace Parkway
- Landscape references: Ross Barnett Reservoir, Pearl River, Big Black River basin, Natchez Trace Parkway, and rolling hills
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 152.8 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 Madison County Mississippi map
Following I-55 and US 51 north from Ridgeland through Madison and Gluckstadt to Canton reveals the principal urban corridor. Flora identifies the western rural side toward the Big Black River basin, and MS 16 leads east from Canton toward Leake County. Subdivision streets and every reservoir access road are simplified.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Ross Barnett Reservoir, formed on the Pearl River, creates a prominent southeastern water boundary near Rankin County. Western drainage belongs to the Big Black River system and opens toward rural Yazoo County. Settlement becomes less dense toward Holmes and Attala counties, producing a strong contrast between southern suburbs and northern or western countryside.
A scale check around Ross Barnett Reservoir and Pearl River comes from the Gazetteer totals: 714.212 square miles of land compared with 27.828 square miles of water. On the map, Canton and Ridgeland show how settlement is distributed; Holmes marks where that local pattern meets the neighboring region. Use the Holmes relationship for regional comparison rather than property measurement or route choice.
Settlement and Regional Context
Canton remains the courthouse and historic manufacturing center, while Ridgeland, Madison, and Gluckstadt form major residential and commercial growth areas north of Jackson. The 2025 estimate is about 6.6 percent above the 2020 count. Flora and the northern county retain a much lower-density pattern despite belonging to the same fast-growing county.
Practical Map Uses
- Sequence the I-55 communities from Ridgeland to Canton
- Relate Ross Barnett Reservoir to the southeastern boundary
- Use Flora to identify the western Big Black River side
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the City of Madison the county seat?
No. Canton is the county seat. Madison is a major southern suburban city, so the shared county name should not be confused with the administrative center.
What geographic context does Ross Barnett Reservoir provide from Canton toward Holmes?
From Canton, Ross Barnett Reservoir supplies a terrain or water cue for tracking the county toward Holmes; 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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