Oak Grove Louisiana Map

About Oak Grove, Louisiana

Oak Grove is a locality in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. Oak Grove is located at 31.5202°N, 92.5424°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71263.

Oak Grove breathes a quiet humidity, a verdant hum that rises from the rich, alluvial soil of Grant Parish. It lies 15.5 miles north-north-west of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Colfax. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the patient, persistent work of water and time. Towering oaks, their limbs draped in Spanish moss like ancient beards, stand sentinel over fields of emerald green, their roots delving deep into the earth that sustains them. The air itself carries a scent of damp earth, of pine needles warming in the sun, and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle blooming with wild abandon. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with fleeting mosaics of light and shadow, a living testament to the persistent, slow growth that defines this corner of Louisiana. The history of Oak Grove is entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a narrative of agriculture and the deep, enduring connection to the soil. For generations, this place has been a stronghold of farming, its economy rooted in the bountiful harvests of cotton and timber that once defined the region's prosperity. The echoes of earlier days can still be felt in the weathered barns and the quiet diligence of the people who continue to work the land. While the broader economic landscape has shifted, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains, a characteristic deeply ingrained in the very character of Oak Grove. Life here unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons, a natural rhythm that allows for contemplation and a profound appreciation of the simple beauty that surrounds it.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.520176, -92.542365. 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 Oak Grove and Grant Parish.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (71457), telephone area code (318), county seat of Grant Parish, and school district assignment (West Carroll 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.