The Simpson County Mississippi map compares Mendenhall, the county seat, with Magee, the southern commercial center, along US 49. D'Lo and Braxton orient the northwest and north, while the Strong River and wooded hills divide smaller communities around the Jackson-to-Hattiesburg travel corridor.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Simpson County; FIPS 28127
- County seat: Mendenhall
- Selected map labels: Mendenhall, Magee, D'Lo, Braxton
- 2020 census population: 25,949
- July 2025 population estimate: 25,498
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 589.165 sq mi land and 1.304 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 44.0 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 49, MS 13, MS 28, and MS 149
- Landscape references: Strong River, Okatoma Creek tributaries, pine-covered hills, and the US 49 corridor
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 44.0 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 Simpson County Mississippi map
US 49 enters from Rankin County, passes Mendenhall, and continues through Magee toward Covington County. MS 13 links Mendenhall with D'Lo and Braxton to the northwest and Jefferson Davis County to the south; MS 28 provides an east-west crossing. Local city streets and river access roads are simplified.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Strong River bends across the northwestern and western county before joining the Pearl River system. Southeastern tributaries connect with the Okatoma Creek basin. Pine woods, pasture, and small valleys repeat without a dominant lake, making US 49 bridges and river crossings the clearest physical reference points.
Measured together with Strong River and Okatoma Creek tributaries, the county covers 590.469 square miles, with water representing approximately 0.2 percent. The placement of Strong River and Okatoma Creek tributaries explains why the visual hierarchy depends on Mendenhall and Magee. The approach toward Rankin is especially useful for distinguishing an edge connection from an internal route. Keeping detail light around Strong River and Okatoma Creek tributaries preserves the county pattern and leaves exact access to local maps.
Settlement and Regional Context
Mendenhall concentrates courthouse and government functions, while Magee serves as a US 49 retail and medical center. D'Lo and Braxton are smaller communities associated with river and older road corridors. The July 2025 population estimate is about 1.7 percent below the 2020 census count.
Practical Map Uses
- Compare Mendenhall and Magee along US 49
- Locate D'Lo relative to the Strong River
- Trace outer connections on MS 13 and MS 28
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magee the county seat?
No. Mendenhall is the county seat. Magee is a larger southern commercial and medical center, so the two cities have different map functions.
Why compare Strong River with Mendenhall before reading the side toward Rankin?
Mendenhall is a settlement anchor, while Strong River supplies a physical reference for separating the county interior from the approach to Rankin.
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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