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Metairie Louisiana Map

Explore Metairie, 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 Metairie, Louisiana

How to Use This Metairie, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	29.997837
Longitude	-90.177781
Population	143,507
Density	2382.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. With a population of 143,507, Metairie is a major urban centre in Louisiana. The population density is 2382.2 people per km². Metairie is located at 29.9978°N, 90.1778°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70001, 70002, 70003.

Metairie stretches across a low-lying, humid expanse of land that feels the heavy, salt-tinged breath of the coast, situated roughly seventeen miles from the open sea. It lies 4.1 miles east-northeast of River Ridge, LA (from River Ridge, LA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-northwest of New Orleans. The horizon here is dominated by the expansive, shifting surface of Lake Pontchartrain, which exerts a cooling influence on the air during the long, slow afternoons. Beyond the paved arteries of the neighborhood, the landscape remains defined by the proximity of the Suburban Canal, a waterway that cuts through the flat geography with a quiet, persistent presence. Even the distant, historic depressions of the Bell Crevasse remind the observer that this ground was shaped by the ancient, restless movement of water, while the nearby Scout Island offers a small, verdant interruption in the otherwise level horizon.

French settlers first carved a path into this terrain by establishing farms along a road that originally traced the natural contours of an old river branch. Metairie grew from these modest agricultural origins, evolving from a series of plantations and hunting grounds into a sprawling, interconnected residential core. The land was once a wild, marshy fringe, but human industry slowly hardened the soil and drained the damp earth to accommodate a rising population. History here is marked by the steady transition from rural isolation to a bustling, modern existence, where the echoes of those early pioneers are still felt in the way the streets follow the ancient, winding bends of the land.

Commerce and enterprise in Metairie thrive within a dense network of retail corridors and professional service hubs that support a high density of daily commuters. While the local economy is closely linked to the broader regional market, the area maintains a distinct commercial vitality, anchored by large shopping districts and corporate offices that provide a steady pulse to the local infrastructure. Education and specialized training are served by various institutions that draw students from across the region, contributing to a workforce that is both mobile and diverse. The ease of access to major thoroughfares ensures that the flow of goods and people remains constant, keeping the pace of life efficient and tied to the broader economic currents of the southern landscape.

Life in Metairie finds its rhythm in the shared spaces of the community, where residents gather at sites like Cleary Playground to enjoy the filtered light of the late afternoon. While the nearby influence of the Third District Reach keeps the atmosphere humid and vibrant, the local culture is defined by a deep appreciation for the festivals and seasonal gatherings that punctuate the calendar year. Sports remain a central pillar of the social fabric, with a passionate following for both professional teams and the collegiate programs that command the attention of the region every autumn. Famous figures have occasionally emerged from the neighborhood, carrying with them the distinct, easy-going demeanor that is characteristic of people raised under the heavy, pale skies of this unique, water-bound corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lakeside Shopping Center (Landmark) — 2.3 mi, 086° E
Cemeteries of Metairie (Historic Site) — 4.0 mi, 084° E
Metairie Cemetery (Historic Site) — 4.0 mi, 084° E
City Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
New Orleans Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
New Orleans Botanical Garden (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
Storyland (Theme Park) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
Pontchartrain Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
Bayou St. John (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 089° E
Green Acres Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 256° W
Lafreniere Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 276° W
Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 214° SW
Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 271° W
Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 226° SW
J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 162° S
NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 251° W
New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 178° S
USCGC WHITE ALDER Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 064° NE
Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 102° E
Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
LaSalle's Landing (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 247° SW
Gumbo Festival (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 176° S
Historic Oak Grove (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 101° E
Louisiana Children's Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 096° E
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 172° S
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.4 mi, 114° SE
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 219° SW
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.1 mi, 073° E · 28k acres
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.1 mi, 073° E · 25k acres

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