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Merrydale Louisiana Map

Explore Merrydale, 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 Merrydale, Louisiana

How to Use This Merrydale, Louisiana Map

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

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	Merrydale
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	East Baton Rouge Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.5013
Longitude	-91.108439
Population	9,227
Density	839.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70812
Area Code	985
School District	East Baton Rouge Parish School District

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About Merrydale, Louisiana

Merrydale is a locality in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,227. The population density is 839.6 people per km². Merrydale is located at 30.5013°N, 91.1084°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70812.

Merrydale occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the regional landscape. It lies 4.4 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, LA (from Baton Rouge, LA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 5.6 miles southwest of Central. The terrain around Merrydale consists of fertile plains and modest woodland, offering a reprieve from the intense humidity that often hangs heavy in the afternoon air. Hurricane Creek winds its way through the periphery just one mile from the center, providing a vital artery for the local flora and fauna. Residents often find solace in the green expanse of Maplewood Park, which serves as a central gathering point for the community. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar golden quality, casting long, amber shadows across the open fields that define the horizon.

Merrydale grew from the necessity of agricultural labor and the steady expansion of regional trade routes that shaped the interior. The local economy relies heavily on the cultivation of sugarcane and rice, crops that have sustained the families of Merrydale for generations. These fields remain the primary engine of industry, requiring a disciplined approach to the seasons and a deep familiarity with the soil. Small-scale manufacturing and service businesses have emerged to support the agricultural base, ensuring that the work of the land remains viable in a changing world. The history of the area is written in the rows of green shoots that appear every spring, a cycle of renewal that demands persistence and hard work from every inhabitant.

Merrydale fosters a cultural character shaped by a blend of long-standing traditions and the unhurried pace of rural life. Maplewood Park serves as the site for seasonal gatherings, where the sound of local music often drifts through the trees during the cooler evenings. While Merrydale remains a place of modest scale, it maintains a distinct identity that resists the homogenization of larger urban centers. The influence of regional heritage is evident in the local palate and the storytelling traditions passed down through families. Even as time moves forward, the people of Merrydale remain connected to the rhythms of the land and the quiet, enduring beauty of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Maplewood Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 346° N
Comite River Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 020° N
Mid City Civic Theatre (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 188° S
Peace Stones (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 171° S
Waddill Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 104° E
State Capitol Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 232° SW
Greenwood Community Park (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 324° NW
Baton Rouge Zoo (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 324° NW
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 293° NW
Battle of Baton Rouge (1779) (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 237° SW
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 237° SW
The Red Stick Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 285° W
Gallery 14 (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 226° SW
Pentagon Barracks Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 237° SW
Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 223° SW
LSU Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 232° SW
Create Studios (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 205° SW
West Baton Rouge Parish Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 244° SW
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 177° S
Mississippi River Bridge (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 231° SW
Varsity Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 215° SW
African-American Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 213° SW
Mike the Tiger Habitat (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 217° SW
Zachary High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 11.1 mi, 344° N
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.7 mi, 315° NW · 22k acres
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.4 mi, 265° W · 32k acres
Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 48.6 mi, 006° N · 192k acres

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