Georgetown Louisiana Map

About Georgetown, Louisiana

Georgetown is a locality in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 340. The population density is 83.2 people per km². Georgetown is located at 31.7610°N, 92.3846°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71432.

Georgetown breathes a quiet, humid air, a place where the land hums with a verdant, sleepy energy under the broad Louisiana sky. It lies 31.3 miles north of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of Urania. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling tapestry of pines and hardwoods, interspersed with the occasional sun-drenched clearing where the scent of pine needles mingles with the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle. Roads, often unpaved and softened by the persistent moisture, wind their way through this landscape, leading to homes that seem to emerge organically from the surrounding greenery, their porches often adorned with wind chimes that catch the languid breezes. The very character of Georgetown is one of patient endurance, of a place that has settled into its skin, comfortable in its own slow unfolding, where the light at dusk often casts a hazy, golden benediction over the trees. The history of Georgetown is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the waters that have shaped its existence, a story whispered in the rustle of the cane breaks and the murmur of the nearby Red River. This locality once thrived on the bounty of the land, with timber and agriculture forming the backbone of its economy for generations, the echoes of loggers and farmers still present in the weathered barns and the enduring fields. While modern industries have shifted, a distinct sense of continuity persists, a resilience that can be felt in the unhurried interactions of its residents and the enduring traditions that bind them. Georgetown's distinctive character is not marked by grand monuments, but by the subtle elegance of its natural surroundings and the deep-rooted sense of community that has weathered the passage of time, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this Louisiana place.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Georgetown, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Georgetown and Grant Parish.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (70560), telephone area code (985, 318), county seat of Grant Parish, and school district assignment (Grant 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.