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Schlater.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Mississippi Valley State University lies about 8.5 miles south of Schlater 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 Schlater, Mississippi
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Schlater, Mississippi from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLeflore County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Schlater on the map

THE SCHLATER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Backswamps setting.

Schlater town has 1.15 square miles of land in Leflore County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Schlater and Leflore County

Schlater is associated with Leflore 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.

Leflore County

Schlater by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Schlater, or 0% of its total area. It is 2 percentage points lower than the 2% recorded for Leflore County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Schlater town has 64.3% of the land area of nearby Mississippi Valley State University CDP (1.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Schlater 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 Schlater

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

02

Read the Northern Backswamps setting

Northern Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University is 8.5 miles south of the Schlater 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.

Schlater 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 SCHLATER

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.6397° N, 90.3494° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Schlater ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Schlater data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain 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 Schlater.

Mississippi Valley State University lies about 8.5 miles south of Schlater by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Schlater in context

NSEWMississippi Valley State University · 8.5 miles1Itta Bena · 9.7 miles2Doddsville · 10 miles3Greenwood · 12.3 miles4Sunflower · 12.7 miles5Ruleville · 13 miles6OUTER RING: 13 MILES
  1. 1
    Mississippi Valley State University8.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Itta Bena9.7 mi · city
  3. 3
    Doddsville10 mi · town
  4. 4
    Greenwood12.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Sunflower12.7 mi · town
  6. 6
    Ruleville13 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 Schlater
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 Schlater?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Leflore County. Schlater’s 1.15 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Schlater property in Northern Backswamps?+

No. Northern Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Schlater 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 Mississippi Valley State University as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.5 miles south of Schlater’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 Schlater?+

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 Schlater.
Your next chapter.

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