Duson Louisiana Map

About Duson, Louisiana

Duson is a locality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,282. The population density is 176.8 people per km². Duson is located at 30.2358°N, 92.1854°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70529.

Duson rests on the flat, fertile plains of Acadiana, where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and sugarcane, a sweetness that deepens as the sun dips low, painting the vast sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose. It lies 9.9 miles west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Carencro. The landscape here is a study in wide horizons and subtle contours, a testament to the slow, patient work of water and silt. Tracts of land, meticulously squared by drainage ditches, stretch out like emerald carpets under the immense Louisiana sky, punctuated by the stately, dark green sentinels of cypress trees that stand as quiet witnesses to the passing seasons. The roads, often bordered by these same ditches, reflect the sky like polished obsidian after a summer shower, mirroring the clouds that drift lazily overhead, their passage a gentle rhythm against the stillness of the land. The very character of Duson is inextricably linked to the rich alluvial soil that has sustained generations of its people, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that continues to shape its local economy. Primarily known for its deep roots in sugarcane cultivation and rice farming, the land itself is the primary employer, its bounty harvested and processed in ways that have evolved over time, yet retain a connection to traditional methods. This agricultural heartland has seen the ebb and flow of commodity prices, but the resilience of the farming families remains a constant, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest. While not a hub of grand historical monuments, Duson carries the quiet weight of its past in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its residents, a community built on the sweat of the brow and the generosity of the earth.

About This Duson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Duson, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.235758, -92.185404. 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 Duson and Lafayette Parish.

Detailed location data for Duson includes the ZIP code (70529), telephone area code (985), county seat of Lafayette Parish, and school district assignment (Lafayette 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 Duson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.