The Smith County Mississippi map centers on Raleigh, then places Taylorsville to the east, Mize to the southwest, and Sylvarena in the southeast. Bienville National Forest, Marathon Lake, and tributaries of the Leaf River system divide a broad, sparsely settled landscape of pine-covered ridges.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Smith County; FIPS 28129
- County seat: Raleigh
- Selected map labels: Raleigh, Taylorsville, Mize, Sylvarena
- 2020 census population: 14,209
- July 2025 population estimate: 13,991
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 636.268 sq mi land and 1.004 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 22.3 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: MS 18, MS 28, MS 35, and MS 37
- Landscape references: Bienville National Forest, Marathon Lake, Leaf River tributaries, pine forest, and rolling ridges
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 22.3 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 Smith County Mississippi map
MS 18 connects Raleigh with Simpson County to the west and Jasper County to the east. MS 35 runs from Scott County through Raleigh toward Covington County, MS 28 provides the Taylorsville approach, and MS 37 helps orient the Mize side. Only principal forest roads belong on a county-scale map.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Central and northern ridges connect with Bienville National Forest tracts, while small valleys drain toward the Leaf River system. Marathon Lake is a compact recreation and water reference northeast of Raleigh. With very little water acreage, continuous forest and curving ridge roads explain the terrain better than lake outlines.
The scale of Bienville National Forest and Marathon Lake can be misjudged beside 636.268 square miles of land and 1.004 square miles of mapped water. Use Raleigh and Taylorsville as fixed points, then compare them with the boundary toward Scott. Together, Bienville National Forest and Marathon Lake and the Scott side reveal more than the apparent size of any one symbol. The relationship between Taylorsville and Scott is complete enough for orientation, not a full road inventory.
Settlement and Regional Context
Raleigh provides courthouse and basic county services, and Taylorsville anchors an eastern forestry and manufacturing community. Mize and Sylvarena divide the southern rural side. The July 2025 estimate is about 1.5 percent below the 2020 census count, and settlement remains dispersed across a large land area.
Practical Map Uses
- Orient MS 18 and MS 35 at Raleigh
- Compare eastern Taylorsville with southwestern Mize
- Separate Marathon Lake from the broader forest district
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marathon Lake a major reservoir?
No. It is a small recreation lake within the national forest and works as a local reference rather than a countywide water feature.
What does Bienville National Forest add between Raleigh, Taylorsville, and the boundary with Scott?
Raleigh and Taylorsville locate communities, whereas Bienville National Forest explains terrain or drainage before the map reaches the Scott boundary.
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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