The Noxubee County Mississippi map centers on Macon, with Brooksville to the north, Shuqualak to the south, and Mashulaville in the east. The Noxubee River, Black Prairie, Alabama state line, and national wildlife refuge organize a large county with very low settlement density.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Noxubee County; FIPS 28103
- County seat: Macon
- Selected map labels: Macon, Brooksville, Shuqualak, Mashulaville
- 2020 census population: 10,285
- July 2025 population estimate: 9,798
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 695.361 sq mi land and 4.825 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 14.8 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 45, MS 14, MS 21, and MS 145
- Landscape references: Noxubee River, Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Black Prairie, wetlands, and the 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 14.8 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 Noxubee County Mississippi map
US 45 sequences Brooksville, Macon, and Shuqualak along the main north-south settlement corridor. MS 14 leads east from Macon toward Alabama, MS 21 points west toward Winston County, and Mashulaville provides an eastern rural reference. Refuge roads, farm entrances, and minor tracks are omitted.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Noxubee River and tributaries cross gentle Black Prairie and lowlands toward the southeast. Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge wetlands, forest, and water extend across the northwestern side toward Oktibbeha County. The straight Alabama line opposite Pickens and Sumter counties provides a different, highly visible boundary reference.
Measured together with Noxubee River and Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, the county covers 700.186 square miles, with water representing approximately 0.7 percent. The placement of Noxubee River and Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge explains why the visual hierarchy depends on Macon and Brooksville. The approach toward Lowndes is especially useful for distinguishing an edge connection from an internal route. Keeping detail light around Noxubee River and Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge preserves the county pattern and leaves exact access to local maps.
Settlement and Regional Context
Macon concentrates courthouse and local services, while Brooksville and Shuqualak are smaller centers spaced along US 45. Agriculture, forestry, and protected wildlife habitat explain much of the land between towns. A 2025 estimate about 4.7 percent below the 2020 count reinforces the county's dispersed settlement pattern.
Practical Map Uses
- Sequence Brooksville, Macon, and Shuqualak on US 45
- Compare the Noxubee River with refuge wetlands
- Use Mashulaville to orient the Alabama side
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge entirely in the county?
The refuge is a broad management area associated with Noxubee County and neighboring lands. Its detailed boundary requires the official refuge map.
Which different map roles are served by Macon, Noxubee River, and the Lowndes side?
Macon works as a place anchor, Noxubee River as a landscape anchor, and Lowndes 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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