The Tate County Mississippi map sets Senatobia, the county seat, and Coldwater on the I-55 and US 51 corridor, then connects Independence in the east with Arkabutla and Sarah in the west. Arkabutla Lake, the Coldwater River, and Memphis commuting influence different parts of the county.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Tate County; FIPS 28137
- County seat: Senatobia
- Selected map labels: Senatobia, Coldwater, Independence, Arkabutla, Sarah
- 2020 census population: 28,064
- July 2025 population estimate: 28,725
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 404.763 sq mi land and 6.213 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 69.3 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: I-55, US 51, MS 4, and MS 305
- Landscape references: Arkabutla Lake, Coldwater River, loess hills, Memphis commuter influence, and western floodplain transition
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 69.3 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 Tate County Mississippi map
I-55 and US 51 lead from Panola County through Senatobia toward Coldwater and DeSoto County. MS 4 connects Senatobia with Independence and Marshall County to the east and the Tunica County direction to the west; MS 305 is important for Arkabutla access. Lakeside and farm roads are simplified.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Coldwater River flows westward into the Arkabutla Lake and floodplain system. Gentle loess hills occupy the center and east, then give way to lower farmland along the Delta edge in the west. I-55 crosses the higher central belt, and the reservoir provides a large northwestern boundary reference.
Settlement and Regional Context
Senatobia is the courthouse and commercial center and contains Northwest Mississippi Community College. Coldwater belongs to the DeSoto County and Memphis commuting corridor, while Arkabutla marks lake access. The July 2025 estimate is about 2.4 percent above the 2020 census count, reflecting northern growth pressure.
Practical Map Uses
- Compare Senatobia and Coldwater along I-55
- Use MS 4 to separate Independence from the Delta side
- Relate Arkabutla Lake to the Coldwater River
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arkabutla Lake entirely in Tate County?
No. The reservoir and managed lands extend across the Tate and DeSoto county area. Official lake maps are needed for exact water and recreation boundaries.
What geographic context does Arkabutla Lake provide from Senatobia toward DeSoto?
From Senatobia, Arkabutla Lake supplies a terrain or water cue for tracking the county toward DeSoto; precise access still belongs to a specialized map.
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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