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Gardere Louisiana Map

Explore Gardere, 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 Gardere, Louisiana

How to Use This Gardere, Louisiana Map

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

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	Gardere
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	East Baton Rouge Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.358265
Longitude	-91.134553
Population	13,203
Density	1535.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70810, 70820
Area Code	985
School District	East Baton Rouge Parish School District

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About Gardere, Louisiana

Gardere is a locality in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 13,203. The population density is 1535.0 people per km². Gardere is located at 30.3583°N, 91.1346°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70810, 70820.

Gardere occupies a stretch of land defined by the quiet persistence of the inland plains. It lies 7.3 miles south of Baton Rouge, LA (from Baton Rouge, LA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Shenandoah.

The Mississippi River flows with a heavy, deliberate pace only a mile away, serving as a constant companion to the rhythm of the soil. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the landscape flattens into expansive, fertile acreage that stretches toward the horizon. Those seeking a momentary reprieve from the heat often find themselves wandering the grounds of Starwood Court Park, a local sanctuary of greenery. Even at a distance of twenty-three miles, the silhouette of Indian Mound provides a subtle anchor for the eyes when the sky clears. During the late afternoon, the light settles over Gardere in a thick, amber haze that seems to slow the very movement of the air.

Agriculture and the industrious spirit of trade have long been the twin pillars supporting the development of Gardere. Generations have looked to the surrounding fields to yield crops that sustain the local economy, while the nearby waterway facilitates the steady movement of goods. The labor here is tied to the seasons, demanding a patient attention to the cycles of planting and harvest. Small-scale commerce thrives in the quiet spaces between the larger industrial operations, keeping the local economy grounded in the needs of its people. History in Gardere is not written in grand monuments but in the persistent work of hands that have shaped this land for decades.

Life in Gardere reflects a mosaic of cultural threads, where the influence of past migrations has settled into a comfortable, shared identity. The community finds its voice in the informal gatherings and local events that mark the passage of the year, bringing neighbors together under the shade of ancient oaks. While the pace of existence is measured by the steady flow of the Mississippi River, there is a vibrant energy in the way residents observe their customs. Landmarks are defined more by the shared memory of the people than by stone or plaque, grounding the identity of Gardere in its authentic, everyday experience. No singular figure of global fame claims these streets as their primary origin, allowing the character of the place to remain defined by the collective spirit of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Burbank Conservation Area (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 042° NE
Ben Burge Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 147° SE
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 076° E
Burbank Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 120° SE
Lsu Emory Smith Arboretum (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 096° E
Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 3.5 mi, 017° N
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 030° NE
African-American Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 328° NW
Create Studios (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 347° N
William A. Brookshire Military Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 326° NW
Varsity Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 329° NW
Mike the Tiger Habitat (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 322° NW
Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 336° NW
Peace Stones (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 021° N
Gallery 14 (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 338° N
Mississippi River Bridge (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 327° NW
Uscgc White Alder (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 331° NW
Mid City Civic Theatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 009° N
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 332° NW
The Crest (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 332° NW
LSU Museum of Art (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 332° NW
State Capitol Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 344° N
Santa Maria Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 7.2 mi, 098° E
Pentagon Barracks Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 334° NW
Goula Paradise Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.2 mi, 180° S
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 9.0 mi, 125° SE
Waddill Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 034° NE
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 344° N
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.7 mi, 285° W · 32k acres
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.8 mi, 324° NW · 22k acres

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