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Monroe Louisiana Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Louisiana

How to Use This Monroe, Louisiana Map

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

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

Latitude	32.518986
Longitude	-92.07718
Population	47,702
Density	621.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	71260, 71212, 71201, 71202, 71203
Area Code	318
School District	Monroe City School District

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About Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe is a locality in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 47,702. The population density is 621.1 people per km². Monroe is located at 32.5190°N, 92.0772°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71260, 71212, 71201.

Monroe occupies a steady, low-lying expanse of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches long and quiet under the weight of a humid, heavy sky. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of West Monroe, LA (from West Monroe, LA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east of Claiborne. The Ouachita River serves as the primary artery of the landscape, carving a slow, deliberate path through the earth that dictates the movement of light and shadow across the local terrain. While the distance to any coastline is vast, the inland air maintains a thick, vegetative stillness that clings to the cypress-lined banks and the surrounding flatlands. To the north, the distant outline of Snake Ridge provides a faint, jagged interruption to the otherwise level topography, and residents often find relief in the modest green spaces of Bri Park, which offers a quiet refuge from the heat of the afternoon.

Founding narratives of Monroe trace back to the early days of European exploration and colonial trade, when the crossing of the Ouachita River became a vital point for those moving through the wilderness. The settlement grew from a simple outpost into a crossroads, shaped by the confluence of diverse cultures and the necessity of navigating the dense, tangled interior. Through the passage of decades, Monroe evolved from a frontier ferry site into a center of commerce, leaving behind an architectural layer of brick and iron that speaks to the endurance of its early inhabitants. The history here is marked by a persistence of presence, where the old ways of the river trade inform the modern grid of the streets.

Economic life in Monroe is tethered to the industrious use of the land and the strategic movement of goods, supported by a network of infrastructure that bridges the gap between agricultural heritage and contemporary logistics. The region sustains a varied economy, with major institutions like the University of Louisiana at Monroe anchoring the intellectual and professional development of the populace. Beyond the halls of academia, regional industries continue to utilize the fertile plains and the access provided by the river to maintain a steady output of resources. Daily life in Monroe proceeds with a measured intensity, as the local workforce balances the demands of modern regional trade with the inherited, slow-moving pace of the inland climate.

Cultural vitality in Monroe manifests in the devoted following of college sports, particularly the competitive spirit that radiates from the local university teams during the autumn months. Annual festivals draw the community together, celebrating the local harvest and the distinct traditions that have taken root in this part of the state, often near the quiet, reflective waters of Country Club Lake. The landscape provides a backdrop for a life that values the shade of a porch and the perspective afforded by the vast, open fields, while landmarks like the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens offer a glimpse into the creative history of the people. While Monroe is far from the bustle of the large metropolitan centers, it maintains a singular character defined by the influence of the river and the expansive, sun-drenched plains that define its boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 228° SW
Brown Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 017° N
Saul Adler Recreation Area (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 332° NW
Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 359° N
Flowering Shell Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 244° SW
Mascur Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 226° SW
West Monroe Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 263° W
Ronald Brady Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 4.1 mi, 287° W
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.2 mi, 017° N · 7,281 acres
D'arbonne Bayou (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 311° NW
D 'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.4 mi, 313° NW · 35k acres
Vardie Parsons Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 266° W
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 10.7 mi, 346° N
Lincoln Parish Museum (Museum) — 32.7 mi, 272° W
Gilbert Center (Arts Centre) — 32.8 mi, 272° W
Steam Engine (Monument) — 33.1 mi, 271° W
Steel Gurder Trainer (Monument) — 33.1 mi, 271° W
Howard Auditorium (Theatre) — 33.2 mi, 271° W
Poverty Point World Heritage Site (Museum) — 40.1 mi, 078° E
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 43.1 mi, 109° E
Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 45.0 mi, 303° NW · 607k acres
Earl K Long Memorial Grave (Monument) — 52.1 mi, 219° SW
Windsor Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 68.3 mi, 126° SE
South Fort (Historic Castle / Fort) — 70.2 mi, 101° E
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 70.2 mi, 101° E
Lower Mississippi River Museum (Museum) — 70.6 mi, 099° E
USS Cairo (Attraction) — 71.3 mi, 098° E
Irwin Russell Memorial Museum (Museum) — 74.9 mi, 121° SE
Sunken Trace (Attraction) — 75.7 mi, 120° SE

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