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Bossier City Louisiana Map

Explore Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, Louisiana

How to Use This Bossier City, Louisiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bossier City, 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 Bossier City.

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

Latitude	32.523674
Longitude	-93.655426
Population	62,701
Density	552.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	71111, 71112, 71113, 71171, 71172
Area Code	318
School District	Bossier Parish School District

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About Bossier City, Louisiana

Bossier City is a locality in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 62,701. The population density is 552.7 people per km². Bossier City is located at 32.5237°N, 93.6554°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bossier City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71111, 71112, 71113.

Bossier City occupies a flat, expansive reach of land defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Red River. It lies 1.2 miles east-southeast of Shreveport, LA (from Shreveport, LA: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-southwest of Red Chute. The terrain here stretches out in broad, quiet plains that catch the long, golden light of the late afternoon, casting shadows across the level fields that seem to hold the heat of the day long after the sun dips low. To the north, the elevation shifts ever so slightly toward the Pine Hills, offering a subtle verticality to a landscape otherwise dominated by the wide, open sky and the slow, deliberate movement of the water. Residents often gather in the green, accessible spaces of the Ft. Smith Community Park, where the horizon feels vast and the air carries the scent of damp earth and river silt.

European settlement in this region began to take firm hold as trade routes expanded along the fertile banks of the Red River, transforming a quiet wilderness into a strategic crossing point. Bossier City grew from these early agricultural roots, evolving as the river facilitated the movement of goods and people across the plains. The history of Bossier City is one of steady, pragmatic development, marked by the transformation of raw landscape into a functional center of commerce that respected the rhythm of the seasons. Over time, the settlement shed its frontier character to become a permanent fixture on the map, retaining a quiet resilience that reflects the character of those who first cleared the land and built their lives upon it.

Economic activity in Bossier City thrives through a diverse mix of gaming, retail, and regional logistics that leverage the locality's position as a hub for the surrounding plains. Infrastructure here is designed to support a steady flow of commerce, with bridges and thoroughfares that bridge the distance between the commercial corridors and the residential neighborhoods. While Bossier City does not house major research universities within its immediate borders, the proximity to educational institutions in the broader region ensures a steady supply of professional talent and technical expertise. The work culture is defined by a sense of industriousness, where the daily grind is punctuated by the steady hum of commerce that keeps the local economy moving forward with a quiet, reliable efficiency.

Cultural life in Bossier City finds its expression in the vibrant atmosphere of the riverfront, where entertainment venues and local festivals draw crowds throughout the year. Sports enthusiasts follow both regional collegiate programs and professional interests with a loyalty that mirrors the local climate—warm, steady, and enduring. Landmarks throughout Bossier City, such as the expansive riverfront developments, serve as gathering spots where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the nearby Red River. While the Bossier City Reservoir remains a quiet focal point for those seeking a moment of stillness, the true character of the place is found in the way people connect during annual celebrations, marking the passage of time with the simple, authentic grace of a community that knows exactly where it stands.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Swan Lake Community Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 333° NW
Major General Lewis-Elton Lyle (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 241° SW
344th Bomb Group (m) Aaf (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 242° SW
General Ira C. Eaker (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 241° SW
Tinsley Softball Complex (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 281° W
Stoner Ave Skate Plaza (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 245° SW
Krewe of Gemini (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 275° W
Mardi Gras Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 275° W
Charles & Marie Hamel Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 207° SW
River Goddess (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 266° W
Derelict Tram (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 267° W
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 262° W
Red River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 194° S · 30k acres
Shreveport Aquarium (Aquarium) — 5.2 mi, 264° W
Old Railroad Equitment (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 259° W
C. Bickham Dickson Park - In Bossier Ph. (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 198° S
Track Speeder (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 266° W
Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 6.8 mi, 176° S
SUSLA Sign (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 278° W
Fillmore Interstate 20 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.8 mi, 071° E
Lake Bistineau State Park (State Park) — 16.2 mi, 111° E
Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.5 mi, 141° SE
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 21.8 mi, 064° NE · 607k acres
Chimp Haven (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 25.1 mi, 222° SW
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.4 mi, 288° W · 15k acres
Harrison County Historial Museum (Museum) — 39.8 mi, 265° W
Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (Museum) — 41.5 mi, 272° W
Texas History Museum (Museum) — 43.2 mi, 292° W
Jefferson Playhouse (Theatre) — 43.4 mi, 292° W
Pickering Lumber Company mill? (Historic Ruins) — 44.2 mi, 209° SW

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