The Wayne County Mississippi map centers on Waynesboro and places State Line, Clara, and Buckatunna in the east and Hiwannee in the south. The Chickasawhay River, US 45, US 84, and the Alabama boundary organize movement across one of Mississippi's broad pine-forest counties.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Wayne County; FIPS 28153
- County seat: Waynesboro
- Selected map labels: Waynesboro, State Line, Clara, Buckatunna, Hiwannee
- 2020 census population: 19,779
- July 2025 population estimate: 19,807
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 810.716 sq mi land and 2.801 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 24.4 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: US 45, US 84, MS 63, and MS 184
- Landscape references: Chickasawhay River, Buckatunna Creek, pine forest, sand hills, and the Alabama state line
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 24.4 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 Wayne County Mississippi map
US 45 leads north from Waynesboro toward Clarke County and south toward Greene County. US 84 connects Jones County in the west with State Line and Alabama in the east. Buckatunna and Clara mark eastern rail and stream areas; most logging roads and forest access tracks are omitted.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Chickasawhay River flows south through the county, and tributaries such as Buckatunna Creek cut across pine woods and sandy hills. More than 800 square miles of land contrasts with very little water area. River bridges and highway junctions provide the clearest references for dispersed communities.
The scale of Chickasawhay River and Buckatunna Creek can be misjudged beside 810.716 square miles of land and 2.801 square miles of mapped water. Use Waynesboro and State Line as fixed points, then compare them with the boundary toward Clarke. Together, Chickasawhay River and Buckatunna Creek and the Clarke side reveal more than the apparent size of any one symbol. The relationship between State Line and Clarke is complete enough for orientation, not a full road inventory.
Settlement and Regional Context
Waynesboro is the courthouse, medical, retail, and forest-products service center. State Line marks the Alabama approach exactly as its name suggests, while Buckatunna identifies a southeastern stream and rail corridor. The July 2025 estimate remains almost unchanged from the 2020 census count.
Practical Map Uses
- Find the US 45 and US 84 junction at Waynesboro
- Use State Line to orient the Alabama side
- Separate Chickasawhay River from Buckatunna Creek
Frequently Asked Questions
Is State Line an actual city name?
Yes. It is an incorporated place in eastern Wayne County near Alabama. The proper name should be distinguished from a generic border label.
What geographic context does Chickasawhay River provide from Waynesboro toward Clarke?
From Waynesboro, Chickasawhay River supplies a terrain or water cue for tracking the county toward Clarke; 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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