The Tippah County Mississippi map centers on Ripley, then places Walnut and Falkner in the north and Blue Mountain and Dumas in the south. US 72, MS 15, the Tennessee state line, and wooded headwater hills of the Hatchie basin organize travel across northeastern Mississippi.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Tippah County; FIPS 28139
- County seat: Ripley
- Selected map labels: Ripley, Walnut, Blue Mountain, Falkner, Dumas
- 2020 census population: 21,815
- July 2025 population estimate: 21,389
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 457.822 sq mi land and 2.132 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 47.6 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 72, MS 15, MS 2, and MS 4
- Landscape references: Hatchie River headwaters, Tippah River tributaries, wooded northeastern hills, and the Tennessee line
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 47.6 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 Tippah County Mississippi map
MS 15 connects Ripley with Falkner and Tennessee to the north and Blue Mountain and Union County to the south. MS 4 crosses Ripley east to west, while US 72 serves Walnut and the Marshall-to-Alcorn county corridor. Minor ridge roads and farm lanes near the state line are omitted.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
Northern streams belong to the Hatchie River system, while southern and western creeks connect with Tippah River and upper Tallahatchie drainage. Ridges, woods, and narrow valleys repeat without a major lake, so highways follow gentler passes. The straight Tennessee line contrasts with branching natural drainage.
Measured together with Hatchie River headwaters and Tippah River tributaries, the county covers 459.954 square miles, with water representing approximately 0.5 percent. The placement of Hatchie River headwaters and Tippah River tributaries explains why the visual hierarchy depends on Ripley and Walnut. The approach toward Benton is especially useful for distinguishing an edge connection from an internal route. Reducing local detail around Hatchie River headwaters and Tippah River tributaries prevents the principal geographic pattern from disappearing.
Settlement and Regional Context
Ripley concentrates courthouse, health, and retail services. Walnut is the northern US 72 and Tennessee-access center, and Blue Mountain Christian University gives the small southern city an educational role. The July 2025 estimate is about 2.0 percent below the 2020 census count.
Practical Map Uses
- Orient north and south from Ripley on MS 15
- Relate Walnut and US 72 to Tennessee access
- Use Blue Mountain and Dumas to divide the south
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tippah County border Tennessee?
Yes. Part of its northern edge meets Hardeman County, Tennessee. Reading US 72 and MS 15 together with the state line clarifies the approaches.
Why compare Hatchie River headwaters with the spacing from Ripley to Walnut and Benton?
The interval from Ripley to Walnut describes settlement spacing, while Hatchie River headwaters and the Benton 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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