The Panola County Mississippi map compares the two administrative centers of Batesville and Sardis along I-55, then places Como, Pope, and Courtland across the north and south. Sardis Lake and the Little Tallahatchie River in the east contrast with flatter Delta farmland to the west.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Panola County; FIPS 28107
- County seat: Batesville and Sardis
- Selected map labels: Batesville, Sardis, Como, Pope, Courtland
- 2020 census population: 33,208
- July 2025 population estimate: 32,691
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 685.180 sq mi land and 19.952 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 48.5 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: I-55, US 51, US 278/MS 6, and MS 35
- Landscape references: Sardis Lake, Little Tallahatchie River, Delta-to-hills transition, and floodplain farmland
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 48.5 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 Panola County Mississippi map
I-55 and US 51 lead from Como through Sardis and Batesville toward Pope. US 278/MS 6 connects Batesville east toward Lafayette County and west toward the Delta, while Courtland provides a southwestern reference. Shoreline recreation roads, field entrances, and the complete rural grid are omitted.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Sardis Lake creates a large northeastern water area, and the Little Tallahatchie River continues toward lower country in the west. Hills extend toward Lafayette and Yalobusha counties, while flatter farmland opens toward Quitman and Tunica counties. I-55 runs roughly between these contrasting landscape zones.
Where Sardis Lake and Little Tallahatchie River shapes the county, 685.180 square miles of land contrast with a water share of about 2.8 percent. Sardis Lake and Little Tallahatchie River is therefore a directional clue, not merely a patch of blue. Batesville and Sardis establish an internal baseline, while the side facing Tate supplies an outer reference. Small roads beside Sardis Lake and Little Tallahatchie River are generalized so the larger settlement and boundary cues remain legible.
Settlement and Regional Context
Panola County maintains Batesville and Sardis as administrative centers for separate judicial districts. Batesville is the larger transport and commercial center; Sardis preserves a northern courthouse role and provides lake access. The 2025 estimate is about 1.6 percent below the 2020 count, but the interstate corridor remains central.
Practical Map Uses
- Identify the dual-seat roles of Batesville and Sardis
- Compare Sardis Lake with western Delta farmland
- Use Como, Pope, and Courtland to divide I-55 approaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batesville the only county seat?
No. Batesville and Sardis serve as administrative centers for different judicial districts. Both are necessary for an accurate county map.
Why compare Sardis Lake with the spacing from Batesville to Sardis and Tate?
The interval from Batesville to Sardis describes settlement spacing, while Sardis Lake and the Tate side add physical and boundary evidence.
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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