Elmwood Louisiana Map

About Elmwood, Louisiana

Elmwood is a locality in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,649. The population density is 577.9 people per km². Elmwood is located at 29.9540°N, 90.1874°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70123, 71446, 70121.

Elmwood stretches across a landscape defined by the sluggish, purposeful transit of Bayou Zourie, which carves a path through the flat, verdant terrain. It lies 51.2 miles north of Moss Bluff, LA (from Moss Bluff, LA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Fort Polk South. The air here holds a heavy, humid stillness that seems to press against the skin, particularly as the sun descends toward the horizon and casts long, amber shadows across the open fields. Five miles to the west, the waters of Anacoco Lake settle into a quiet, reflective expanse, providing a cool contrast to the sun-drenched plains that characterize the region. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the elevation rises toward Gunter Hill, a distant silhouette that anchors the view and provides a subtle reminder of the changing topography beyond the local horizon.

Elmwood maintains a deliberate, measured pace of life that reflects its deep-rooted history as a center for regional commerce and agricultural labor. The local economy relies on the steady movement of goods and the cultivation of the soil, with the daily rhythm dictated by the demands of industry and the shifting intensity of the afternoon heat. Residents often find respite in the nearby Wlf - Lake Anacoco / Lake Vernon, an expansive reserve where the natural growth remains untouched by the encroaching reach of development. In the quiet hours of the evening, the intersection of cultural traditions becomes apparent in the lingering scents of cooking and the low murmur of voices on porches, signaling a life that values the slow accumulation of time over the frenetic energy of larger urban centers.

About This Elmwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elmwood, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.95397, -90.18741. 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 Elmwood includes the ZIP code (70123, 71446, 70121), telephone area code (318, 504), county seat of Vernon Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson 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.