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Houston.

Its Census reference point is in Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins, within Southeastern Plains. Woodland lies about 8.5 miles south of Houston by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Houston, Mississippi
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Houston, Mississippi · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Houston, Mississippi from above

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THE SETTINGFlatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYChickasaw County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Houston on the map

THE HOUSTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins setting.

Houston city has 7.38 square miles of land in Chickasaw County. Its Census reference point is in Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Houston and Chickasaw County

Houston is associated with Chickasaw County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Chickasaw County

Houston by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Houston, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points lower than the 0.5% recorded for Chickasaw County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Houston city has 13 times the land area of nearby Woodland village (0.57 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Houston land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Houston

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Houston. Check the Chickasaw County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins setting

Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Woodland

Woodland is 8.5 miles south of the Houston reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Houston resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HOUSTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.8962° N, 89.0035° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Houston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Houston data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Mississippi landowner resources

Mississippi MDEQ interactive maps

State entry point for geology, flood, and other environmental mapping.

Mississippi well drilling records

MDEQ search access to scanned drilling records and related well information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Houston.

Woodland lies about 8.5 miles south of Houston by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Houston in context

NSEWWoodland · 8.5 miles1Van Vleet · 8.6 miles2New Houlka · 9.7 miles3Vardaman · 10 miles4Mantee · 12.5 miles5Okolona · 16.5 miles6OUTER RING: 16.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Woodland8.5 mi · village
  2. 2
    Van Vleet8.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    New Houlka9.7 mi · town
  4. 4
    Vardaman10 mi · town
  5. 5
    Mantee12.5 mi · village
  6. 6
    Okolona16.5 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Mississippi; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Houston
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Houston?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Chickasaw County. Houston’s 7.38 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Houston property in Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins?+

No. Flatwoods/Blackland Prairie Margins is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Houston boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Woodland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.5 miles south of Houston’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Houston?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Houston.
Your next chapter.

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