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Lafayette Louisiana Map

Explore Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, Louisiana

How to Use This Lafayette, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	30.2056
Longitude	-92.028058
Population	121,374
Density	839.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70501, 70508, 70502, 70503, 70504
Area Code	985
School District	Lafayette Parish School District

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is a locality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. With a population of 121,374, Lafayette is a major urban centre in Louisiana. The population density is 839.5 people per km². Lafayette is located at 30.2056°N, 92.0281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lafayette is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70501, 70508, 70502.

Lafayette emerges from the flat, verdant plains of the interior, defined by a landscape that breathes with the slow, humid pulse of the deep southern interior. It lies 6.4 miles north-northwest of Broussard, LA (from Broussard, LA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northwest of Youngsville. The Vermilion River winds its way through the terrain, a quiet presence that dictates the movement of the earth and the temperament of the soil. Parc Putnam provides a modest, essential patch of green for the spirit, offering a shaded reprieve under the heavy, moisture-laden canopy. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, bruised gold quality, casting long shadows that seem to stretch the very concept of time across the open fields and dense, tangled woodlands.

French settlers and the resilience of the Acadian people forged the foundations of Lafayette, creating a social architecture built upon persistence and the adaptation of culture to a demanding, fertile environment. The patterns of early life were dictated by the necessity of survival and the blending of distinct traditions, leaving behind a legacy that persists in the distinct vernacular and the persistent, unforced hospitality of the inhabitants. History in Lafayette is not merely a collection of dates but a living current, felt in the way the architecture respects the climate and the way the community retains its distinct, layered identity. The land itself holds these memories, from the early efforts to cultivate the stubborn earth to the eventual expansion of the settlement into a regional hub of commerce and distinct social character.

Economic vitality in Lafayette flows from a diverse base that balances the traditional energy sectors with a burgeoning focus on technology, healthcare, and education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette serves as the intellectual engine of the region, its campus life infusing the local economy with a constant, youthful energy that counteracts the slow, deliberate pace of the summer heat. Infrastructure within Lafayette facilitates a steady, functional connectivity, allowing for the transport of goods and the movement of people across a landscape that demands constant maintenance against the encroachment of the surrounding wild. The local industry remains anchored to the earth, drawing from the resources of the plains while simultaneously looking toward the modernization of the digital and professional services that define the contemporary regional workspace.

Culture in Lafayette thrives with an intensity that manifests in the frequent, spirited gatherings and the pervasive influence of regional musical traditions like zydeco, which fills the evening air with an infectious, rhythmic cadence. The Ragin' Cajuns provide a unifying focus for the collective spirit, drawing crowds to the university stadiums where the pride of the populace is worn as openly as the weather-beaten faces of the long-term residents. Landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist stand as silent observers to the passage of decades, while nearby Lake la Pointe remains a favored destination for those seeking a moment of quiet reflection away from the busy intersections. Famous figures such as the musician Clifton Chenier are remembered not as distant icons, but as neighbors who helped define the unique, soulful resonance that characterizes the daily existence of every person in Lafayette.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Girard Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 084° E
Lafayette Central Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 216° SW
First Horizon Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 252° W
Alexandre Mouton House (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 022° N
Mouton Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 027° NE
L A F A _ E T T E sign (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 026° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 025° NE
Cité des Arts (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 023° NE
Evangeline Maid Bread Sign (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 008° N
Corporate Block (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 143° SE
Vermilionville Historic Village (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 072° E
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 073° E
Cypress Island (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 100° E
Acadian Village (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 244° SW
Cajun Country Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 081° E
Boho (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 351° N
Rayne City Museum (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 281° W
Rice Museum (Museum) — 21.5 mi, 270° W
Jim Bowie Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 353° N
Fireman's Museum (Museum) — 22.9 mi, 352° N
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.1 mi, 055° NE · 32k acres
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (State Park) — 26.3 mi, 112° E
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 30.6 mi, 311° NW
Farm Service Agency Interest Of La (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.2 mi, 312° NW · 9,337 acres
Greek Theatre (Arts Centre) — 52.6 mi, 074° E

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