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Jefferson Louisiana Map

Explore Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, Louisiana

How to Use This Jefferson, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	29.966037
Longitude	-90.15313
Population	10,633
Density	1516.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70121
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Jefferson, Louisiana

Jefferson is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 10,633. The population density is 1516.6 people per km². Jefferson is located at 29.9660°N, 90.1531°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70121.

Jefferson reveals itself as a low-lying expanse defined by the proximity of the mighty Mississippi River. It lies 1.2 miles south of Metairie, LA (from Metairie, LA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of New Orleans. The land sits at an elevation that keeps the horizon wide and open, allowing the humid air to settle heavily against the skin during the long, shimmering afternoons. To the north, the waters of Lake Pontchartrain exert a cooling influence on the climate, while the distant, flat reaches toward the coastline remind residents of the shifting nature of this alluvial plain. The nearby Bell Crevasse serves as a quiet basin, marking the subtle depressions in the soil that define the local topography. At dusk, the light turns a soft, bruised purple, reflecting off the damp earth and the scattered cypress trees that cling to the humid periphery of the landscape.

Jefferson grew from the fertile, silt-rich banks of the Mississippi River, where the rhythm of commerce has always followed the slow, heavy movement of the water. Industrial activity thrives here, sustained by the logistical advantages of the river and the labor of those who have long worked the docks and shipping lanes. The economy remains tethered to the movement of goods, drawing strength from a tradition of trade that predates modern infrastructure. As the industrial pulse beats against the stillness of the surrounding wetlands, the residents maintain a steady, practical approach to their livelihoods. Even the proximity to Scout Island suggests a history of navigation and exploration that continues to influence the way the local workforce organizes its daily efforts.

Jefferson fosters a culture that feels as layered as the silt deposited by the river, blending a quiet resilience with the vibrant, lingering echoes of local traditions. Frank Lemon Playground serves as a vital center for the neighborhood, providing a space where families gather and the local character is most plainly on display. While the pace of life remains deliberate and unhurried, the influence of nearby New Orleans ensures that music and a certain flair for celebration are never far from the surface. The area has seen the passage of many, though it keeps its focus on the immediate, tangible reality of the street corner and the garden gate. It is a place where the air carries the weight of history in its humidity, and where the people recognize that their identity is forged in the space between the river and the lake.

Nearby Outdoor Places

J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 256° W
Jefferson Playground (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 232° SW
Wally Pontiff Jr. Playground (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 044° NE
Harrell Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 108° E
New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 233° SW
Larry Gilbert Stadium (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 092° E
Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 282° W
Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 057° NE
Ancestral Legacy (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 091° E
Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 068° E
Wedell Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 066° NE
Gumbo Festival (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 203° SW
Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 283° W
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 154° SE
The Fly (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 161° S
The Cannery (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 078° E
Katrina National Memorial Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 091° E
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 140° SE
Bayou Saint John (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 082° E
Louisiana Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 065° NE
Pitot House (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 074° E
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 188° S
Broad Theater (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 086° E
NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 289° W
Marie Laveau's Tomb? (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 095° E
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.3 mi, 098° E
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 236° SW
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 068° E · 28k acres
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 063° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 14.6 mi, 063° NE

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