Gueydan Louisiana Map

About Gueydan, Louisiana

Gueydan is a locality in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,464. The population density is 606.9 people per km². Gueydan is located at 30.0260°N, 92.5085°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70542.

Gueydan, the "Duck Capital of the World," unfolds under a vast, luminous sky that seems to press down on the flat, fertile land. It lies 32.2 miles west-south-west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Morse. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the marshlands that edge the horizon, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway. Wide, straight roads stretch out like ribbons, bordered by fields of sugarcane and rice that shimmer in the humid sunlight, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the breeze. Distant stands of live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, offer a somber punctuation to the otherwise unbroken sweep of the prairie, and in the early evening, a profound stillness descends, broken only by the distant call of a waterfowl or the low drone of cicadas. The history of Gueydan is deeply entwined with the bounty of its watery surroundings and the tenacity of its early settlers, many of whom arrived seeking opportunity in the rich alluvial soil. Founded in the late 19th century, the town grew around the development of rice cultivation, a labor-intensive but rewarding enterprise that shaped its early economy and defined its character. The abundance of waterfowl that migrated through the region soon became a significant draw, leading to the development of a robust hunting and outfitting industry, a legacy that continues to give Gueydan its distinctive identity. Local traditions, passed down through generations, often celebrate this connection to the land and its wild inhabitants, fostering a sense of community that is both practical and proud.

About This Gueydan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gueydan, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.02604, -92.508469. 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 Gueydan and Vermilion Parish.

Detailed location data for Gueydan includes the ZIP code (70542), telephone area code (985), county seat of Vermilion Parish, and school district assignment (Vermilion 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 Gueydan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.