Castor Louisiana Map
Castor, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Castor, Bienville Parish.
Interactive Map of Castor, Louisiana
| City | Castor |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Bienville Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.253213 |
| Longitude | -93.165722 |
| Population | 325 |
| Density | 121.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Castor, Louisiana
Castor is a locality in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 325. The population density is 121.0 people per km². Castor is located at 32.2532°N, 93.1657°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71016.
Castor rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the land breathes a quiet, verdant sigh. It lies 37.7 miles east-south-east of Bossier City, LA (from Bossier City, LA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-east of Ringgold. Dense stands of pine and oak, their branches heavy with Spanish moss, create a dappled shade that softens the bright Louisiana sun, while open fields, often carpeted with wildflowers in spring, stretch towards the horizon. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles, a fragrance that deepens as dusk descends, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose. Small creeks, their waters the color of weak tea, meander through the landscape, reflecting the sky and the surrounding greenery, contributing to the pervasive sense of peaceful seclusion that defines this corner of Bienville Parish. The story of Castor is one of quiet resilience and agricultural roots, its economy long tied to the fertile earth. While farming remains a cornerstone, with timber also playing a significant role in the local landscape and livelihood, the spirit of the place is marked by a steady, unhurried rhythm. Generations have worked this land, their lives interwoven with the cycles of planting and harvest, and the enduring presence of older, well-maintained farmhouses speaks to a history of deep connection. The community itself, though small, possesses a palpable sense of shared heritage, a quiet strength that hums beneath the surface of everyday life, a testament to the enduring appeal of this tranquil, Southern enclave.
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About This Castor Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Castor, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Castor and Bienville Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Castor is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Castor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
