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Cut Off Louisiana Map

Explore Cut Off, 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 Cut Off, Louisiana

How to Use This Cut Off, Louisiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cut Off, 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 Cut Off.

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	Cut Off
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Lafourche Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.516283
Longitude	-90.329714
Population	5,533
Density	145.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70345
Area Code	985
School District	Lafourche Parish School District

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About Cut Off, Louisiana

Cut Off is a locality in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,533. The population density is 145.9 people per km². Cut Off is located at 29.5163°N, 90.3297°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70345.

Cut Off occupies a flat, low-lying expanse where the land softens into the pervasive moisture of the marsh. It lies 22.2 miles east-southeast of Bayou Blue, LA (from Bayou Blue, LA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-northwest of Galliano. Bayou Lafourche carves a deliberate path through the terrain, serving as the primary artery for the surrounding landscape. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, colored by the hazy, humid light that lingers long after the sun begins its descent. Only four miles of marshy ground separate the soil from the open coastline, bringing a salt-heavy breeze to the evening air. To the north, the waters of Brusle Lake hold a quiet stillness, while the distance toward Bayou L'Eau Bleu suggests the encroaching influence of the tides.

Cut Off developed as a persistent outpost defined by the necessity of adapting to the water. The local economy draws its strength from the maritime and oilfield industries, which utilize the proximity to the coast to maintain a steady flow of commerce. Generations have relied on the waterways to navigate the heavy, silt-rich earth, shaping a labor force that understands the temperamental nature of the tide. This dedication to industry persists alongside a culture of self-reliance, where the rhythm of work is dictated by the requirements of the harbor. Cut Off continues to function as a vital link in the regional supply chain, grounding its identity in the steady, industrial pulse of the bayou.

Cultural life in Cut Off resonates with the distinct, layered heritage of the region, where the influence of Cajun and Creole traditions remains deeply embedded in daily speech and custom. Residents often congregate at the Cut Off Youth Center to mark the passage of the seasons and sustain the social bonds that define the neighborhood. The local calendar is punctuated by gatherings that celebrate the bounty of the land and the endurance of its people, echoing the slow, deliberate pace of life near the water. While the area remains modest in its public profile, it has produced notable figures such as the musician Tab Benoit, whose work carries the specific, swamp-blues character of these southern wetlands. Such individuals reflect the creative spirit that thrives in the quiet, humid spaces between the bayou and the sea.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cut Off Youth Center (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 236° SW
Lions Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 116° SE
Pointe Aux Chenes Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 232° SW
Blessed Virgin Mary (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 325° NW
Oakridge Community Park (Local Park) — 8.8 mi, 161° S
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 10.7 mi, 293° NW
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 353° N
Home Port (Historic Castle / Fort) — 16.6 mi, 253° W
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 18.8 mi, 034° NE
Bush Canal 2 (Attraction) — 19.3 mi, 238° SW
Clark Cheniere Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.4 mi, 039° NE
Manila Village Historical Marker (Monument) — 19.4 mi, 039° NE
Boudreaux Canal (Viewpoint) — 19.6 mi, 243° SW
Swamp tour airboat (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 036° NE
Swampwalk (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 035° NE
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 037° NE
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 284° W
Dumas Auditorium (Theatre) — 24.4 mi, 282° W
Southdown Museum (Museum) — 25.2 mi, 282° W
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 26.5 mi, 021° N
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.9 mi, 270° W · 8,780 acres
Grand Isle State Park (State Park) — 27.6 mi, 142° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 28.3 mi, 014° N
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 023° NE
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 31.1 mi, 025° NE
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 31.3 mi, 354° N
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 31.5 mi, 032° NE
Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 009° N
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 42.4 mi, 036° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 42.4 mi, 036° NE · 28k acres

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