Ball Louisiana Map

About Ball, Louisiana

Ball is a locality in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,869. The population density is 189.4 people per km². Ball is located at 31.4155°N, 92.4118°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71405.

Ball lies spread across a gentle, rolling terrain where the Louisiana sky often hangs heavy with the promise of afternoon rain, its air thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 7.5 miles north-north-east of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-north-east of Pineville. The landscape here is a soft, green undulation, punctuated by stands of mature oak and a scattering of cypress trees that hint at the nearby waterways. The roads themselves seem to follow the land’s natural contours, winding past modest homes and fields that, depending on the season, might bear the emerald sheen of young crops or the golden stubble of harvest. The character of Ball is one of quiet persistence, a place where the days unfurl with a measured cadence, unhurried by the clamor of larger urban centers, and where the twilight often paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, casting long, ethereal shadows. The history of Ball is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands and the waterways that have shaped its existence. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established homesteads that eventually coalesced into the community we see today, with a local economy historically rooted in farming, particularly cotton and timber. The presence of Rapides Creek, though not a grand river, has always been a vital artery, influencing settlement patterns and providing a source of sustenance and transport in earlier times. While no single industry dominates today, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land still resonates, evident in the small businesses that serve the immediate needs of residents and the enduring agricultural enterprises that dot the surrounding countryside. The distinctive feel of Ball is one of rootedness, a quiet pride in its past and a steady gaze toward the present, where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons.

About This Ball Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ball, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.415457, -92.411804. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ball and Rapides Parish.

Detailed location data for Ball includes the ZIP code (71405), telephone area code (318), county seat of Rapides Parish, and school district assignment (Rapides Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ball is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.