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Jennings Louisiana Map

Explore Jennings, 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 Jennings, Louisiana

How to Use This Jennings, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	30.222428
Longitude	-92.657085
Population	9,837
Density	365.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	70546
Area Code	985
School District	Jefferson Davis Parish School District

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About Jennings, Louisiana

Jennings is a locality in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,837. The population density is 365.0 people per km². Jennings is located at 30.2224°N, 92.6571°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jennings is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 70546.

Jennings occupies a quiet expanse of flat, fertile prairie that stretches toward the horizon in every direction. It lies 16.9 miles west of Crowley, LA (from Crowley, LA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Welsh. The landscape around Jennings remains defined by the vast, open sky and the slow, deliberate movement of light across fields of sugarcane and rice. To the west, the subtle rise of Onion Hill stands as a distant landmark, while the nearby Jennings Norwood Canal provides a steady, rhythmic pulse to the local terrain. Further afield, the shallow waters of Lake Arthur offer a contrast to the dry, sun-warmed earth of Laurents Pasture. During the late afternoon, the heat softens, leaving a golden clarity that makes the simple geometry of the land seem profound and still.

Jennings traces its origins to the expansion of the railroad and the subsequent discovery of black gold beneath its soil. This early prosperity transformed the local economy, establishing a foundation of petroleum production that continues to influence the character of the region today. Alongside the extraction industries, the cultivation of rice remains a vital thread, with the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. Hard work and the steady application of labor define the heritage here, where the infrastructure of oil pumps and irrigation works creates a unique, industrial aesthetic upon the plains. Generations have maintained these occupations, fostering a sense of continuity that anchors Jennings to its past while it navigates the practical demands of the present.

Cultural life in Jennings reflects a blend of traditions that prioritize hospitality and the enjoyment of a shared, well-prepared meal. Residents often gather at War Memorial Park, a space that serves as a quiet center for public reflection and community connection. The town maintains an atmosphere where the lyrical, loosened cadence of local speech remains a common way to pass the time. Famous figures such as the renowned musician Doug Kershaw have roots in this region, carrying the spirit of the local culture to a wider audience through their art. Throughout the year, various local events celebrate the unique identity of the area, reinforcing the bonds that keep the social fabric of Jennings resilient and distinct.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Zigler Art Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 239° SW
Jennings Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 062° NE
Peters Street Playground (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 168° S
West End Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 270° W
Houssiere Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 074° E
I-10 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 064° NE
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 6.8 mi, 165° S
Rice Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 095° E
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.5 mi, 207° SW · 67k acres
Mobile (Monument) — 16.9 mi, 092° E
Duson Monument Founders of Crowley (Monument) — 17.2 mi, 092° E
White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 20.3 mi, 173° S
“the Sky’s the Limit” Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 21.8 mi, 037° NE
Frog City Festival Pavilion (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 085° E
Rayne City Museum (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 086° E
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 23.5 mi, 037° NE
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 23.5 mi, 037° NE
Eunice Museum (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 038° NE
Calcasieu River (State Conservation Area) — 24.2 mi, 321° NW
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 233° SW · 49k acres
Acadian Village (Attraction) — 33.8 mi, 095° E
First Horizon Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 36.9 mi, 092° E
Boho (Gallery) — 37.6 mi, 069° E
Evangeline Maid Bread Sign (Attraction) — 37.8 mi, 089° E
Alexandre Mouton House (Museum) — 38.0 mi, 090° E
Cité des Arts (Theatre) — 38.2 mi, 089° E
Vermilionville Historic Village (Attraction) — 39.5 mi, 091° E
Cajun Country Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 44.8 mi, 090° E
Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 45.8 mi, 324° NW
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 52.6 mi, 001° N · 607k acres

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