Monroe Louisiana Map

About Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe is a locality in Union Parish, Louisiana, United States. Monroe is located at 32.8151°N, 92.2057°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71212.

Monroe unfolds across the rolling terrain of northeastern Louisiana, a place where the broad, languid arms of the Ouachita River embrace the land. It lies 77.9 miles west-south-west of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 238°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-east of Marion. The air here carries the humid breath of the Deep South, thick with the scent of magnolias in bloom and the distant, earthy aroma of cultivated fields. Cypress knees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the marshy edges of the riverbanks, their reflections shimmering in the warm, often hazy, sunlight. The landscape is one of gentle slopes and fertile bottoms, a verdant expanse where tall pines and oaks form a dense canopy, occasionally broken by expanses of cultivated cotton and sugarcane that stretch towards the horizon. The quality of light in the late afternoon, when it slants through the leaves, casts long, dancing shadows, lending a quiet, almost sacred, stillness to the afternoon. The history of Monroe is deeply entwined with the Ouachita River, serving as a vital transportation hub since its early days as a trading post. The river’s bounty, from timber to agricultural produce, fueled its growth and shaped its economy, a legacy that still whispers in the rustle of sugarcane stalks and the hum of barges moving downstream. The town's character is a blend of Southern charm and a practical, industrious spirit, evident in its well-maintained historic districts and the ongoing vitality of its agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Monroe’s connection to the wider world has always been through its waterways, and even today, the river remains a significant artery, a constant, murmuring presence that defines the rhythm of life in this Louisiana parish.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.815135, -92.205692. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Monroe and Union Parish.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (71260), telephone area code (318), county seat of Union Parish, and school district assignment (Monroe City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.