Dry Prong Louisiana Map
Explore Dry Prong, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Dry Prong, Louisiana
| City | Dry Prong |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Grant Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.581285 |
| Longitude | -92.53292 |
| Population | 455 |
| Density | 126.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 71423 |
| Area Code | 318 |
| School District | Grant Parish School District |
About Dry Prong, Louisiana
Dry Prong is a locality in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 455. The population density is 126.8 people per km². Dry Prong is located at 31.5813°N, 92.5329°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dry Prong is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71423.Dry Prong occupies a stretch of land where the humid breath of the deep woods settles heavily upon the pine needles and sandy soil. It lies 18.8 miles north-northwest of Pineville, LA (from Pineville, LA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 19.4 miles north-northwest of Alexandria. The landscape unfolds as a series of subtle elevations, characterized by the dense, verdant canopy of Kisatchie National Forest, which encompasses the entire perimeter of the locality. To the west, the horizon catches the irregular silhouettes of Johns Hills, while the nearby flow of Big Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the undergrowth. Sunlight here does not merely illuminate; it filters through the thick timber in long, amber shafts, painting the forest floor in shifting patterns of bronze and ochre that change with the slow rotation of the afternoon.
Dry Prong emerged from the necessity of the timber industry, its early foundations built upon the vast, resinous bounty of the surrounding pines. This economic heritage remains visible in the steady, measured pace of life, where the local rhythm is dictated by the transition of seasons rather than the demands of a frantic pulse. Residents often find their way toward the still, reflective surface of Lake Iatt or the deeper, shaded depressions of Glady Hollow, seeking a stillness that feels as ancient as the soil itself. The spirit of Dry Prong persists in these quiet intersections of commerce and nature, where the legacy of the sawmills has long since given way to a quiet, enduring permanence among the trees.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 285° W · 607k acres
- Big Creek (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 150° SE
- Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 360° N · 88k acres
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 7.8 mi, 283° W
- Little River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 064° NE
- White supremacy monument (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 248° W
- Camp LIvingston Cemetery (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 135° SE
- Red River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.0 mi, 255° W · 30k acres
- Camp Livingston Bowling Area & Tennis Courts (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 137° SE
- Louisiana History Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 165° S
- Bayou Beouf Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 21.4 mi, 186° S · 995 acres
- Eark K Long Memorial Statue (Monument) — 24.6 mi, 346° N
- Earl K Long Memorial Grave (Monument) — 24.7 mi, 346° N
- Bayou Beouf Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 24.9 mi, 180° S
- Kisatchie Hills Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.8 mi, 260° W · 8,701 acres
- Coyote Camp Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 30.7 mi, 262° W
- Saline Bayou, Louisiana Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 33.8 mi, 323° NW · 6,090 acres
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 34.8 mi, 291° W
- Cane River Gallery (Public Artwork) — 34.8 mi, 291° W
- Southern Forest Heritage Museum (Museum) — 39.8 mi, 182° S
- Alligator Park (Nature Reserve) — 40.1 mi, 295° NW
- Paragon Cinema (Cinema) — 43.0 mi, 140° SE
- Chicot State Park District II (State Park) — 53.2 mi, 164° S
- Longleaf Scenic Area (Nature Reserve) — 53.5 mi, 222° SW
- Fort Polk Military Museum (Museum) — 54.7 mi, 227° SW
- Vidalia Riverfront Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 65.5 mi, 091° E
- Howard Auditorium (Theatre) — 65.7 mi, 354° N
- Gilbert Center (Arts Centre) — 65.9 mi, 355° N
- Fort Rosalie (Attraction) — 66.1 mi, 091° E
- Indian Mounds Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 68.9 mi, 257° W · 12k acres
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About This Dry Prong Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dry Prong, Louisiana. Coordinates: 31.581285, -92.53292. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Dry Prong includes the ZIP code (71423), telephone area code (318), county seat of Grant Parish, and school district assignment (Grant Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
