Creola Louisiana Map

About Creola, Louisiana

Creola is a locality in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 221. The population density is 256.9 people per km². Creola is located at 31.4743°N, 92.5051°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71423.

Creola lies in the humid embrace of Grant Parish, where the land gently slopes towards the meandering waters of the Red River. It lies 11.8 miles north-north-west of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-west of Ball. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that press in, their dense canopy filtering the sunlight into a dappled mosaic on the forest floor. Fields of soybeans and cotton stretch across the relatively flat terrain, their verdant rows a testament to the agricultural heart of this place, while the occasional weathered barn stands sentinel against the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. Cypress and tupelo trees, their roots submerged in the slow-moving bayous that thread through the landscape, lend a primeval quality to the scene, their gnarled branches reaching like ancient arms towards the sky. The history of Creola is as deeply rooted as those cypress trees, intertwined with the logging and agricultural industries that have shaped its character for generations. The Red River, once a vital artery for transporting timber and goods, still whispers tales of steamboats and bustling riverfronts, though its pace has slowed considerably. Today, the economy of Creola remains anchored by its connection to the land, with farming and timber still playing significant roles, alongside small businesses that cater to the quiet needs of its residents. The spirit of self-reliance and a deep respect for the natural world are palpable, a quiet strength that has sustained Creola through the decades, fostering a sense of community that is as enduring as the ancient oaks that dot the parish.

About This Creola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Creola, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.474345, -92.50514. 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 Creola and Grant Parish.

Detailed location data for Creola includes the ZIP code (71423), 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 Creola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.