Natchez Louisiana Map

About Natchez, Louisiana

Natchez is a locality in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 122.7 people per km². Natchez is located at 31.6754°N, 93.0446°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71457.

Natchez, Louisiana, breathes the humid, verdant air of the Red River Valley, a place where the land swells and dips in gentle, rolling terrain, cloaked in a dense tapestry of pine and hardwood forests. It lies 43.4 miles north-west of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-east of Natchitoches. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in scattered, shifting coins, illuminating moss-draped oaks that stand like ancient sentinels. The very earth here feels rich, a dark, fertile loam that promises abundance, and the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of magnolias and the damp, earthy scent of the nearby bayous. Life in Natchez moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a quiet hum that resonates with the natural rhythms of the surrounding landscape. The history of Natchez is inextricably linked to the waterway that gives its parish its name, the Red River, a vital artery for trade and settlement since its earliest days. This land has witnessed the ebb and flow of various cultures, from indigenous peoples to French and Spanish colonial ambitions, each leaving their subtle imprint on the character of the place. Today, the economy of Natchez, while diverse, still draws strength from the fertile soil, with agriculture, particularly timber and row crops, forming a significant part of its livelihood. Local traditions, often rooted in the shared experiences of rural life and the deep-seated hospitality of its people, continue to shape the community, fostering a sense of enduring connection to this particular corner of Louisiana.

About This Natchez Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Natchez, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.675444, -93.044607. 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 Natchez and Natchitoches Parish.

Detailed location data for Natchez includes the ZIP code (71456), telephone area code (318), county seat of Natchitoches Parish, and school district assignment (Natchitoches Parish 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 Natchez is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.