Gilliam Louisiana Map

About Gilliam, Louisiana

Gilliam is a locality in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 117. The population density is 18.4 people per km². Gilliam is located at 32.8271°N, 93.8452°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71029.

Gilliam rests in the fertile embrace of Caddo Parish, a place where the flatlands of northern Louisiana stretch towards a horizon often softened by the humid haze of summer. It lies 21.6 miles north-north-west of Shreveport, LA (from Shreveport, LA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-south-east of Vivian. Here, the landscape is a patient unfolding of agricultural fields, predominantly cotton and soy, their neat rows a geometric counterpoint to the wilder, encroaching woods that fringe the edges of the cultivated land. The air, particularly in the lingering afternoons, carries the faint, earthy perfume of turned soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops, a scent that clings to the skin like the fine, red dust kicked up by passing trucks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, possesses a diffused, golden quality, illuminating the broad, open spaces and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered farmsteads and their sturdy, weather-beaten barns. The story of Gilliam is one tied to the rich alluvial soil that has sustained generations of farmers, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of life, from the planting in spring to the harvest in autumn. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this quiet corner of the parish, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community remains, fostered by the shared experience of working the land. The occasional rumble of a freight train passing through, its whistle a mournful cry in the distance, serves as a reminder of the wider world that exists beyond the familiar fields, yet life in Gilliam maintains its deliberate, grounded pace, a testament to the enduring pull of the earth.

About This Gilliam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gilliam, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.827085, -93.845179. 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 Gilliam and Caddo Parish.

Detailed location data for Gilliam includes the ZIP code (71029), telephone area code (318), county seat of Caddo Parish, and school district assignment (Caddo 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 Gilliam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.