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Oxford.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain, within Southeastern Plains. University lies about 1 miles north of Oxford by reference-point distance.

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

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A VIEW OF THE AREA

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THE SETTINGNorthern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLafayette County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Oxford on the map

THE OXFORD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain setting.

Oxford city has 26.6 square miles of land in Lafayette County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain, 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

Oxford and Lafayette County

Oxford is associated with Lafayette 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.

Lafayette County

Oxford by land and water

The Census records 0.09 square miles of water within Oxford, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 6.6 percentage points lower than the 7% recorded for Lafayette County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Oxford city has 37.8 times the land area of nearby University CDP (0.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Oxford 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 Oxford

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

02

Read the Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain setting

Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain 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 University

University is 1 miles north of the Oxford 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.

Oxford 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 OXFORD

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.3513° N, 89.5370° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Oxford ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Oxford

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Oxford ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Oxford 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

Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain

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 Oxford.

University lies about 1 miles north of Oxford by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Oxford in context

NSEWUniversity · 1 miles1Taylor · 6.2 miles2Abbeville · 10.7 miles3Tula · 12.4 miles4Paris · 13.1 miles5Water Valley · 14.1 miles6OUTER RING: 14.1 MILES
  1. 1
    University1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Taylor6.2 mi · village
  3. 3
    Abbeville10.7 mi · town
  4. 4
    Tula12.4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Paris13.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Water Valley14.1 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 Oxford
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 Oxford?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lafayette County. Oxford’s 26.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Oxford property in Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain?+

No. Northern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Oxford 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 University as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1 miles north of Oxford’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 Oxford?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Oxford.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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