Claiborne Louisiana Map

About Claiborne, Louisiana

Claiborne is a locality in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 13,308. The population density is 490.4 people per km². Claiborne is located at 32.5160°N, 92.1918°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71291.

Claiborne rests in the fertile embrace of Ouachita Parish, a landscape shaped by the languid flow of bayous and the deep, shadowed green of Louisiana's bottomland hardwood forests. It lies 4.2 miles west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west of West Monroe. Here, the air hangs thick with the humid scent of cypress and damp earth, a constant, palpable presence that clings to everything like a second skin. The terrain, gently rolling in places but largely flat and low-lying, hints at the slow, inexorable power of water that has carved its story into the very land. Sunlight, when it penetrates the dense canopy, falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the emerald mosses that drape ancient oaks and casting a soft, diffused glow on the infrequent clearings where the occasional weathered farmhouse stands sentinel. The history of Claiborne is inextricably tied to the rich alluvial soil and the waterways that have long served as its arteries. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, its economy has seen shifts, but the enduring spirit of the land remains. The nearby Ouachita River, a constant, murmuring presence, once facilitated the transport of goods and people, and its influence can still be felt in the quiet, unhurried rhythm of life. While grand pronouncements of history might be absent, Claiborne holds a quiet dignity, a testament to generations who have worked this land, their lives entwined with the seasons and the slow, persistent pulse of the bayou country. The distinctive character of Claiborne lies not in booming industry, but in the subtle beauty of its natural setting and the enduring resilience of its people.

About This Claiborne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Claiborne, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.515978, -92.191803. 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 Claiborne and Ouachita Parish.

Detailed location data for Claiborne includes the ZIP code (71291), telephone area code (318), county seat of Ouachita Parish, and school district assignment (Ouachita 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 Claiborne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.