Moss Bluff Louisiana Map
Explore Moss Bluff, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Moss Bluff, Louisiana
| City | Moss Bluff |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.308838 |
| Longitude | -93.207913 |
| Population | 12,522 |
| Density | 317.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 70611 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| School District | Calcasieu Parish School District |
About Moss Bluff, Louisiana
Moss Bluff is a locality in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 12,522. The population density is 317.5 people per km². Moss Bluff is located at 30.3088°N, 93.2079°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70611.Moss Bluff commands a landscape defined by the persistent, dark currents of the Calcasieu River as it carves a path through the humid, low-lying terrain. It lies 5.5 miles north-northeast of Lake Charles, LA (from Lake Charles, LA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-northeast of Prien. Moss Bluff rests only sixteen miles from the nearest open coastline, where the air grows heavy with the salt-tinged breath of the tide. To the east, the waters of Moss Bluff Bay hold the pale reflection of the sky, while the nearby expanse of Lake Charles offers a wider horizon for those seeking the stillness of deeper water. The land here remains stubbornly green, draped in the shadow of mossy boughs that lean toward the riverbank in the heat of the afternoon. Bear Island rises from the surrounding marshes like a quiet, forgotten secret, anchored firmly in the slow, rhythmic pulse of the coastal plain.
Settlers arrived in Moss Bluff drawn by the promise of the fertile earth and the easy access to timber and water that the river provided. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots into a modern industrial hub, bolstered by the energy sector and the steady movement of goods along the Calcasieu River. Workers here trade in the raw materials of the earth, maintaining a pace that respects the weight of the sun and the long, lingering shadows of the day. Life in Moss Bluff follows the currents of the water, favoring a steady, industrious output that keeps the machinery of the region in constant motion. The history of the area is written in the labor of its people, who remain as resilient as the cypress roots clutching the riverbed.
Cultural life in Moss Bluff finds its expression in the quiet gatherings that define the rhythm of the week. Residents often congregate at the Community Center & Playground, where the laughter of children carries across the grass under the vast, open sky. The character of Moss Bluff is shaped by a blend of deep-rooted local traditions and the slow, lyrical heat that settles over the porches at dusk. While major landmarks are few, the genuine connection to the landscape provides a sense of place that requires no monumental architecture to feel complete. The people here share a collective memory of the river’s rise and fall, honoring a way of living that values the simple grace of a shared meal or a quiet evening by the water.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Community Center & Playground (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 266° W
- Sam Houston Jones State Park District II (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 268° W
- Perkins Ferry Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 179° S
- Calcasieu River (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 088° E
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 5.5 mi, 087° E
- South’s Defenders Memorial Monument (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 186° S
- Brimstone Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 242° SW
- Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.8 mi, 164° S · 49k acres
- Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.6 mi, 206° SW · 374k acres
- Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 31.7 mi, 011° N
- Deweyville (Monument) — 32.2 mi, 269° W
- Blue Elbow Swamp (Viewpoint) — 32.7 mi, 247° SW
- Texas Star (Public Artwork) — 32.8 mi, 247° SW
- Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 32.9 mi, 247° SW
- Zigler Art Museum (Museum) — 33.4 mi, 100° E
- Emma Henderson Wallace (Monument) — 34.1 mi, 246° SW
- Stark Museum of Art (Museum) — 34.9 mi, 245° SW
- Heritage House of Orange County (Historic Ruins) — 35.1 mi, 245° SW
- Sims House (Historic Ruins) — 35.1 mi, 245° SW
- Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 35.4 mi, 240° SW
- Merryville Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 36.6 mi, 327° NW
- Beauregard Museum (Museum) — 37.4 mi, 353° N
- Real Art DeRidder (Gallery) — 37.5 mi, 353° N
- Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 42.6 mi, 006° N · 607k acres
- Longleaf Scenic Area (Nature Reserve) — 48.1 mi, 005° N
- Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 48.8 mi, 075° E
- B&B Port Arthur Central Mall 10 (Cinema) — 52.9 mi, 242° SW
- Sabine National Forest (National Forest) — 62.8 mi, 338° N · 161k acres
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About This Moss Bluff Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moss Bluff, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.308838, -93.207913. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Moss Bluff includes the ZIP code (70611), telephone area code (985), county seat of Calcasieu Parish, and school district assignment (Calcasieu Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
