Epps Louisiana Map

About Epps, Louisiana

Epps is a locality in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 467. The population density is 211.5 people per km². Epps is located at 32.6040°N, 91.4779°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71237.

Epps rests in a landscape where the land itself seems to sigh, a gentle expanse of flat, fertile soil that stretches under an immense, often cloud-dappled sky. It lies 37.9 miles east of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 18.4 miles east-north-east of Rayville. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant sweetness of ripening crops, a palpable presence that clings to everything. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel along the few roads that crisscross the parish, their leaves whispering secrets to the warm breeze. The light at dusk paints the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and faded gold, a quiet benediction over the fields where the silhouettes of farmhouses and barns begin to soften into the encroaching twilight. This stretch of West Carroll Parish, where Epps holds its quiet sway, has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, a legacy of agriculture that shapes its economy and the rhythm of its days. For generations, cotton, corn, and soybeans have been the lifeblood, their cultivation dictating the seasons and the fortunes of its people. The history of Epps is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land, their stories woven into the very fabric of its agricultural heritage. While the outside world rushes by, life in Epps unfolds at a pace that allows for neighborly conversations on front porches and the shared understanding of a community bound by the simple, profound connection to the earth.

About This Epps Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Epps, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.604026, -91.477895. 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 Epps and West Carroll Parish.

Detailed location data for Epps includes the ZIP code (71237), telephone area code (318), county seat of West Carroll Parish, and school district assignment (West Carroll 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 Epps is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.