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Grambling Louisiana Map

Explore Grambling, 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 Grambling, Louisiana

How to Use This Grambling, Louisiana Map

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

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	Grambling
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Lincoln Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.52765
Longitude	-92.71404
Population	5,239
Density	342.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	71245
Area Code	318
School District	Lincoln Parish School District

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About Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling is a locality in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,239. The population density is 342.7 people per km². Grambling is located at 32.5277°N, 92.7140°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Grambling is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71245.

Grambling emerges from the quiet, red-clay expanse of northern Louisiana with a stillness that seems to hold the very weight of the afternoon sun. It lies 4.4 miles west of Ruston, LA (from Ruston, LA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north of Jonesboro.

The earth here rises in gentle swells, characterized by a soft, undulating topography that reaches toward the horizon where Buckenham Hill marks the highest point of the local landscape. Moisture gathers in the low-lying hollows, feeding the steady flow of Wafer Creek just a mile from the center of activity. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters often travel eleven miles to find the quiet edges of Lake Foursome, where the surface reflects the shifting clouds of the inland plains. The air carries a heavy, sweet scent of pine needles and damp soil, a reminder that the nearest coastline is a distant memory far beyond the horizon. Visitors find their bearings at the Baseball Field, a green expanse that serves as a central point for the recreation and life of the people.

Grambling grew from the resilient efforts of those who saw the potential for education to reshape the destiny of the region. The economy remains tethered to the intellectual and athletic vitality of its primary institution, which serves as both the engine of local commerce and the repository of its collective identity. Academic life dictates the seasonal rhythm of the streets, where the bustling activity of students defines the character of the local shops and gathering spaces. This focus on learning has fostered a culture of endurance and aspiration that permeates every aspect of daily labor and community planning. As the sun dips low, the shadows stretch across the fields, casting a golden light over the infrastructure that sustains the residents.

Grambling possesses a distinct, vibrant personality that radiates from the historic influence of its university and the legendary figures who have walked its grounds. Eddie Robinson stands as the most prominent icon, a man whose dedication to excellence in college football transformed the reputation of Grambling on a national stage. His influence lingers in the spirit of the community, where the pride in athletic achievement is matched by a deep appreciation for music and the arts. Cultural gatherings often center on the spirited traditions of the marching bands, whose rhythmic influence echoes through the quiet streets during the autumn months. The atmosphere remains one of focused determination, grounded in a heritage that honors the contribution of every individual to the advancement of the whole.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Baseball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 120° SE
Louisiana Tech University (Recreation Easement) — 1.3 mi, 073° E
Huckelberry Trails Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 105° E
Sarah and A.L. Williams Champions Plaza (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 084° E
Howard Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 091° E
Duncan Park (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
Steel Gurder Trainer (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 091° E
Steam Engine (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 091° E
Gilbert Center (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 087° E
Lincoln Parish Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 084° E
Regional Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 109° E
I-20 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 089° E
Lake Claiborne State Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 316° NW
New Lake D'arbonne State Park (State Park) — 21.0 mi, 036° NE
Bonnie & Clyde Death Spot (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 255° W
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 24.1 mi, 358° N · 607k acres
D 'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.4 mi, 076° E · 35k acres
Saline Bayou, Louisiana Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 29.2 mi, 206° SW · 6,090 acres
Mascur Museum (Museum) — 35.1 mi, 094° E
Brown Auditorium (Theatre) — 37.3 mi, 090° E
Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.6 mi, 056° NE · 109k acres
Alligator Park (Nature Reserve) — 54.9 mi, 208° SW
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 57.4 mi, 202° S
Krewe of Gemini (Arts Centre) — 58.6 mi, 270° W
Mardi Gras Museum (Museum) — 58.7 mi, 270° W
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center (Museum) — 59.9 mi, 269° W
Derelict Tram (Attraction) — 59.9 mi, 270° W
Shreveport Aquarium (Aquarium) — 60.0 mi, 270° W
Old Railroad Equitment (Attraction) — 60.1 mi, 269° W
Track Speeder (Attraction) — 60.8 mi, 270° W

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