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Leesville Louisiana Map

Explore Leesville, 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 Leesville, Louisiana

How to Use This Leesville, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	31.131088
Longitude	-93.268195
Population	5,649
Density	285.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	71446, 71496
Area Code	318
School District	Vernon Parish School District

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About Leesville, Louisiana

Leesville is a locality in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,649. The population density is 285.0 people per km². Leesville is located at 31.1311°N, 93.2682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Leesville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71446, 71496.

Leesville emerges from the Louisiana landscape as a quiet intersection of dense woodland and expansive, pine-studded plains. It lies 43.9 miles south-southwest of Natchitoches, LA (from Natchitoches, LA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-northwest of Fort Polk South. The Bayou Castor carves a narrow, winding path through the local terrain, offering a cooling presence to the woods that define the immediate perimeter. Only five miles away, the waters of Anacoco Lake provide a reflective stillness that mirrors the deep, amber hues of the afternoon sky. Beyond the town limits, the land rises subtly toward the distant, rolling silhouette of Eagle Hill, which remains a faint landmark on the horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Gilbert Field, a local area that invites a slow appreciation of the native flora.

Leesville owes much of its historical development to the expansion of the timber industry and the subsequent arrival of the railroad, which transformed the surrounding wilderness into a hub of commerce. The local economy maintains a steady cadence, balancing the traditional reliance on forest products with the diverse needs of a modern workforce. Agriculture still plays a functional role in the outlying areas, where the soil supports the steady labor of those who work the land. Over the decades, the presence of nearby military installations has shaped the economic character of Leesville, creating a unique rhythm of transient and permanent populations. This blend of industry and service keeps the local pace deliberate, favoring consistency over the rapid fluctuations seen in larger, more frantic urban centers.

Cultural life in Leesville reflects the layered heritage of the region, where the influence of Cajun and Creole traditions subtly flavors the social atmosphere. The town honors its past through preserved architecture and a deep-seated respect for the local, unhurried way of life. Notable events periodically draw residents together, turning public spaces into forums for music and shared meals that emphasize a strong sense of communal identity. While the town remains unassuming, it has been the origin point for individuals of significant reach, including the legendary musician Jerry Lee Lewis, who was born within the parish. Visitors often remark on the particular quality of light here, which seems to linger longer against the tree lines at dusk, casting a warm, golden clarity over the streets of Leesville.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gilbert Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 352° N
Magnolia Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 295° NW
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 0.8 mi, 287° W · 607k acres
US Veterans (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 029° NE
New Llano Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 204° SW
Leesville Recreation Copmlex (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 307° NW
Wlf - Lake Anacoco / Lake Vernon (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 271° W
Warrior Memorial Park monuments (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 150° SE
Fort Polk Military Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 152° SE
Devils Backbone (Viewpoint) — 8.7 mi, 304° NW
Walnut Hill Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 068° E
Calcasieu River (State Conservation Area) — 11.4 mi, 058° NE
Longleaf Scenic Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.1 mi, 138° SE
Burr's Ferry (Registered Battlefield) — 15.5 mi, 253° W
Site of Old Burr's Ferry (At Highway Bridge) (Monument) — 15.9 mi, 253° W
Real Art DeRidder (Gallery) — 19.7 mi, 183° S
Beauregard Parish Jail (Attraction) — 19.7 mi, 183° S
Sabine National Forest (National Forest) — 20.2 mi, 276° W · 161k acres
Red Dirt National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.8 mi, 027° NE · 40k acres
Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 27.4 mi, 160° S
Indian Mounds Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 28.2 mi, 302° NW · 12k acres
Kisatchie Hills Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 28.2 mi, 031° NE · 8,701 acres
Merryville Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 212° SW
Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 294° NW
Southern Forest Heritage Museum (Museum) — 42.9 mi, 101° E
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 44.7 mi, 014° N
Cane River Gallery (Public Artwork) — 44.8 mi, 014° N
Jasper Bulldog Stadium (Stadium) — 46.4 mi, 252° W
Alligator Park (Nature Reserve) — 48.4 mi, 008° N
Camp LIvingston Gas Chamber (Historic Ruins) — 56.3 mi, 068° E

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