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Bastrop Louisiana Map

Explore Bastrop, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bastrop, Louisiana

How to Use This Bastrop, Louisiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bastrop, Louisiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Louisiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bastrop.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bastrop
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Morehouse Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.774858
Longitude	-91.907756
Population	9,691
Density	437.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	71220, 71221
Area Code	318
School District	Morehouse Parish School District

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About Bastrop, Louisiana

Bastrop is a locality in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,691. The population density is 437.2 people per km². Bastrop is located at 32.7749°N, 91.9078°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bastrop is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71220, 71221.

Bastrop occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland plains and the subtle shifts in elevation that characterize the northern reaches of its region. It lies 22.3 miles northeast of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 14.5 miles north-northeast of Swartz. The terrain surrounding Bastrop stretches toward the horizon, where the distant silhouette of Potato Patch Ridge offers a faint, jagged interruption to the otherwise level expanse of the Prairie Mer Rouge. Closer to the center of daily life, the land is marked by the modest currents of Staulkinghead Creek, which winds its way through the verdant foliage only a mile from the primary thoroughfares. The gentle presence of Tisdale Brake provides a reflective surface for the afternoon sun, cooling the air as dusk settles over the fields. Residents often find respite in the shaded paths of Ralph George Park, where the canopy creates a sanctuary from the intensity of the midday heat.

Bastrop emerged from the early patterns of regional settlement, evolving alongside the agricultural cycles that have long dictated the rhythm of the local economy. The prosperity of the area was historically tied to the surrounding acreage, where the cultivation of timber and diverse crops established a foundation for industrial growth. Over time, manufacturing interests integrated with these agrarian roots, shaping the vocational landscape and providing a steady pulse to the local workforce. These industries remain integral to the identity of Bastrop, grounding the community in a tradition of manual skill and persistent labor. The economy reflects a balance between historical reliance on the land and the modern necessity of logistical adaptation. This steady, grounded approach to development ensures that the municipality maintains its functional character amidst the changing tides of global commerce.

Cultural life in Bastrop centers on a communal appreciation for the legacy of its institutions and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Landmarks throughout the municipality serve as quiet witnesses to the passage of time, while local events draw neighbors together to celebrate the unique heritage of the region. Among those who have brought recognition to the area, the acclaimed actor Billy Bob Thornton spent his formative years here, carrying the influence of the landscape into his later creative endeavors. The character of the people is marked by a deep-seated hospitality and a straightforward way of speaking that mirrors the clarity of the open fields. Evenings often conclude with the sound of insects humming in the grass, a reminder of the proximity of the wilder, uncultivated spaces that surround the residential streets. This life is defined by a deliberate pace, where the value of a moment is measured by the quality of the company one keeps.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ap Carter Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 062° NE
Dotson Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 278° W
Bayou Bartholomew (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 339° N
Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 060° NE · 932 acres
Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.5 mi, 300° NW · 109k acres
Ouachita River (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 278° W
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 8.7 mi, 255° W
Chemin A Haut State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 017° N
Brown Auditorium (Theatre) — 19.7 mi, 210° SW
Flowering Shell Statue (Public Artwork) — 22.3 mi, 213° SW
Mascur Museum (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 211° SW
Poverty Point World Heritage Site (Museum) — 30.9 mi, 108° E
New Lake D'arbonne State Park (State Park) — 32.7 mi, 270° W
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 44.2 mi, 135° SE
Lincoln Parish Museum (Museum) — 45.6 mi, 249° W
Gilbert Center (Arts Centre) — 45.8 mi, 249° W
Steam Engine (Monument) — 46.2 mi, 248° W
Steel Gurder Trainer (Monument) — 46.2 mi, 248° W
Howard Auditorium (Theatre) — 46.3 mi, 248° W
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 48.0 mi, 279° W · 607k acres
Lake Village Confederate Monument (Monument) — 52.8 mi, 043° NE
Delta National Forest (National Forest) — 60.1 mi, 096° E · 61k acres
Greenville Cypress Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 64.0 mi, 049° NE
E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 65.8 mi, 048° NE
Greenville History Museum (Museum) — 65.9 mi, 048° NE
Lower Mississippi River Museum (Museum) — 66.5 mi, 116° SE
USS Cairo (Attraction) — 66.6 mi, 114° SE
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 66.7 mi, 118° SE
South Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 66.8 mi, 118° SE

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