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Gretna Louisiana Map

Explore Gretna, 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 Gretna, Louisiana

How to Use This Gretna, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	29.914649
Longitude	-90.05396
Population	17,814
Density	1704.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70053, 70056, 70054
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 17,814. The population density is 1704.2 people per km². Gretna is located at 29.9146°N, 90.0540°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gretna is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70053, 70056, 70054.

Gretna holds a quiet, steady presence upon the flat expanse of the delta, defined by the slow movement of the earth and the heavy, humid air that gathers at dusk. It lies 1.3 miles west-northwest of Terrytown, LA (from Terrytown, LA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 3.0 miles south-southeast of New Orleans.

Gretna sits mere miles from the saline reach of Big Mar, where the horizon blurs into the dark, brackish water of the coastal edge. The land remains low and yielding, shaped by the proximity of the Mississippi River just a mile away, which draws the eye toward its wide, brown currents. To the north, the expanse of Lake Pontchartrain exerts a cooling influence, while the subtle depression of Bell Crevasse marks the local topography. Residents often find solace in the green quiet of Jb Spencer Park, a small oasis that anchors the neighborhood against the broader, flatter landscape. Beyond the immediate view, the distant silhouette of Demourelles Island serves as a persistent reminder of the water’s influence on this fertile, changing ground.

Gretna emerged from the early labor of settlers who recognized the inherent value of the riverbanks for trade and transport. The local economy grew out of the necessity of the river, fostering industries that relied on the steady transit of goods through the deep, murky channels of the Mississippi River. Over generations, the labor of the docks and the steady pulse of commerce have defined the rhythm of daily work, coloring the way the streets fill and empty with the changing shifts. While the modern economy has diversified, the spirit of the early workers remains visible in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that lines the older avenues. This history is not merely a memory, but a functional framework that continues to dictate how the people of Gretna organize their lives and their livelihoods.

Gretna possesses a distinct character, a blend of traditional Southern grace and the pragmatic, hardworking nature of a river-adjacent settlement. The cultural life here is marked by the lingering heat of summer afternoons and the communal joy found in local festivals that spill into the public squares. Landmarks like the historic courthouse speak to a time when the administration of justice was the literal center of civic life. Among those who have walked these streets, individuals such as the acclaimed musician Fats Domino have added a layer of renown to the local narrative. The social atmosphere remains grounded, favoring front-porch conversations and the slow, deliberate pace of a place that feels no need to hurry. Life here moves in sync with the seasons, reflecting a deep-seated connection to the land and the waterways that have long supported the growth of Gretna.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gretna Heritage Playground (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 231° SW
Mel Ott Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 161° S
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 178° S
Edward B. Boettner 1937-2000 (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 310° NW
Ghost Manor (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 299° NW
Skelly-Rupp Stadium (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 048° NE
Scrap House Katrina Memorial Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 340° N
Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 340° N
Galería de arte (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 340° N
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 288° W
BB's Stage Door Canteen (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 333° NW
Chez Clay (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 338° N
Solomon Victory Theater (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 333° NW
Brechtel Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 095° E
Forbes Theater (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 334° NW
LeMieux Galleries (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 339° N
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 332° NW
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 332° NW
Comedy House New Orleans (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 343° N
Ariodante (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 336° NW
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 329° NW
Vue Orleans (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 346° N
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.8 mi, 347° N
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 261° W
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 112° E
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.9 mi, 053° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 10.9 mi, 053° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.9 mi, 053° NE · 28k acres

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