The Perry County Mississippi map centers on New Augusta, then connects east to Richton, southeast to Beaumont, and southwest to Janice. The Leaf River, Black Creek basin, and De Soto National Forest explain the wide spacing and travel directions in a heavily wooded Piney Woods county.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Perry County; FIPS 28111
- County seat: New Augusta
- Selected map labels: New Augusta, Richton, Beaumont, Janice
- 2020 census population: 11,511
- July 2025 population estimate: 11,577
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 647.274 sq mi land and 2.927 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 17.8 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 98, MS 15, MS 29, and MS 42
- Landscape references: Leaf River, Black Creek basin, De Soto National Forest, pine uplands, and sand-bottom streams
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 17.8 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 Perry County Mississippi map
US 98 links New Augusta east with Richton and Greene County and west with Forrest County. MS 15 connects Jones County in the north with the Beaumont and Stone County approach in the south, while Janice identifies the southwestern forest area. Recreation access roads and forest tracks require a separate map.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Leaf River crosses the county from northwest toward southeast and passes near New Augusta. Black Creek drainage and extensive De Soto National Forest pine lands occupy much of the south and west. Recorded water area is small, but sand-bottom streams and floodplains strongly influence bridges, road placement, and lowland travel.
Settlement and Regional Context
New Augusta concentrates courthouse, rail, and highway services; Richton provides a separate eastern town center. Beaumont and Janice represent forest and rural community zones. Forestry and wood-related activity have long shaped the landscape, while the 2025 estimate remains only slightly above the 2020 census count.
Practical Map Uses
- Follow US 98 between New Augusta and Richton
- Relate the Leaf River to the MS 15 crossing
- Use Janice and Beaumont to divide southern forest areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Does De Soto National Forest cover the entire county?
No. National-forest tracts occur mainly across southern and western areas and are interspersed with private land and communities. Official forest maps show detailed ownership.
Why compare Leaf River with New Augusta before reading the side toward Jones?
New Augusta is a settlement anchor, while Leaf River supplies a physical reference for separating the county interior from the approach to Jones.
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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