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Laplace Louisiana Map

Explore Laplace, 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 Laplace, Louisiana

How to Use This Laplace, Louisiana Map

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

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	Laplace
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	St. John the Baptist Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.066591
Longitude	-90.480085
Population	28,841
Density	532.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70068
Area Code	504
School District	St. John the Baptist Parish School District

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About Laplace, Louisiana

Laplace is a locality in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 28,841. The population density is 532.9 people per km². Laplace is located at 30.0666°N, 90.4801°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70068.

Laplace occupies a level expanse of fertile earth that stretches out toward the horizon under a heavy, humid sky. It lies 11.5 miles northwest of Destrehan, LA (from Destrehan, LA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Reserve.

The landscape near Laplace remains defined by the proximity of the Mississippi River, which flows with a deliberate, muddy weight only one mile away. To the north, the waters of Lake Pontchartrain sit four miles distant, reflecting the shifting moods of the clouds. The Bonnet Carre Crevasse marks the local topography just one mile from the center, acting as a reminder of the land’s porous relationship with the water that surrounds it. Lush green fields of sugarcane define the horizon, their stalks rustling in the heat that seems to thicken the very air of Laplace. Residents often gather at Larayo Youth Park, a quiet space just one mile away that provides a modest patch of managed grass against the wilder, encroaching woodland.

Settlement in Laplace grew from the necessity of harnessing the productive soil that defines the surrounding plains. The local economy draws its strength from the industrial corridors that line the river, where the processing of raw materials remains a primary source of employment. Generations of families have balanced the labor of the fields with the rhythmic demands of these regional industries, creating a distinct economic identity. This industrious spirit is tempered by the slow, deliberate pace of life that persists despite the modern machinery humming in the distance. Laplace retains a sense of permanence, rooted in the hard work of those who have cultivated the ground for decades. The history of the area is written in the soil itself, reflecting a legacy of agriculture and persistent, steady development.

Cultural life in Laplace thrives on a blend of traditions that celebrate the deep, layered history of the region. Local festivals frequently highlight the music and flavors that define the area, drawing people together under the canopy of trees that shade the streets. The community maintains a quiet pride in its identity, often seen in the informal gatherings that mark the passage of the seasons. While many residents keep to their private lives, the spirit of the area occasionally produces individuals of note, such as the actor Robert Duvall, who once lived in the vicinity. Landmarks remain understated, serving as functional points of assembly rather than monuments to vanity. Life in Laplace moves with an authenticity that favors the familiar over the showy, grounded by the simple beauty of a sunset casting long, violet shadows across the flat, open fields.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Larayo Youth Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 296° NW
Greenwood Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 322° NW
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 008° N
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 114° SE
Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tour Launch (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 018° N
San Francisco Plantation (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 261° W
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 9.1 mi, 139° SE
Returning The Chains (Public Artwork) — 10.4 mi, 260° W
Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 148° SE
Manchac Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 029° NE
Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Project (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 141° SE
Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 114° SE
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 130° SE
NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 16.5 mi, 110° E
Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 106° E
Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 17.7 mi, 111° E
Garden of Honor (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 123° SE
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 19.8 mi, 134° SE
New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House (Attraction) — 19.9 mi, 114° SE
J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 20.1 mi, 111° E
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 121° SE
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 115° SE
Tickfaw State Park (State Park) — 23.4 mi, 338° N
Louisiana Children's Museum (Museum) — 23.7 mi, 103° E
Spanish Fort (Historic Ruins) — 23.9 mi, 097° E
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 24.0 mi, 114° SE
Pitot House (Museum) — 24.1 mi, 104° E
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.4 mi, 088° E · 28k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 32.4 mi, 088° E
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.5 mi, 065° NE · 56k acres

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