Colfax Louisiana Map

About Colfax, Louisiana

Colfax is a locality in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,240. The population density is 373.4 people per km². Colfax is located at 31.5191°N, 92.7068°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71417.

Colfax rests in the gentle embrace of the Red River Valley, a landscape where the flat, fertile plains stretch towards a sky that often bleeds into a soft, hazy gold as the sun dips low. It lies 21.1 miles north-west of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-west of Boyce. Cypress knees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the edges of sluggish bayous that ribbon through the land, their dark waters mirroring the dense green of the surrounding hardwood forests. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries a thick, earthy scent, a perfume of damp soil and blooming magnolias, a palpable presence that clings to everything. Even the wind seems to move with a deliberate slowness, rustling through the tall pines and whispering secrets of the bayou country. The history of Colfax is inextricably linked to the rich alluvial soil that has sustained agriculture for generations, primarily cotton and timber. The town owes its existence and name to Schuyler Colfax, a Vice President of the United States, though its roots run deeper into the antebellum South. The local economy, while still holding onto its agricultural heritage, has diversified, with small businesses and service industries now forming a significant part of its character, reflecting the quiet tenacity of its people. The Red River itself, a powerful artery of commerce and life, has shaped the fortunes of Colfax, bringing both prosperity and the occasional hardship, a constant reminder of nature's enduring influence.

About This Colfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colfax, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.519062, -92.706816. 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 Colfax and Grant Parish.

Detailed location data for Colfax includes the ZIP code (71417), telephone area code (318), county seat of Grant Parish, and school district assignment (Grant 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 Colfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.