Oberlin Louisiana Map

About Oberlin, Louisiana

Oberlin is a locality in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,809. The population density is 148.3 people per km². Oberlin is located at 30.6202°N, 92.7626°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70655.

Oberlin rests in the gentle embrace of Allen Parish, Louisiana, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the quiet persistence of life. It lies 38.4 miles north-east of Lake Charles, LA (from Lake Charles, LA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 14.8 miles south-south-west of Oakdale. The landscape here is a tapestry of sun-drenched fields and the deep, verdant shade of pine forests, their needles whispering secrets to the warm breeze. Rolling terrain, softened by years of cultivation and natural growth, gives way to the subtle shimmer of heat rising from the earth on a summer afternoon. Creeks, slender veins of silver, thread their way through the land, their banks often lined with the sturdy, unpretentious beauty of native trees. The very light at dusk seems to linger, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a slow, deliberate farewell to the day. The history of Oberlin is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its surroundings, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and resilience. This has long been a land where crops thrive, from the golden bounty of rice fields to the sweet promise of sugarcane, sustaining the local economy through generations. The echoes of past endeavors can still be felt, a quiet testament to the hard work and ingenuity of those who shaped this place. Though small in size, Oberlin possesses a distinct character, a sense of community that moves at its own pace, unhurried and self-assured. It is a locality that holds its history close, a quiet strength that resonates in the lives of its people and the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Oberlin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oberlin, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.620198, -92.762646. 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 Oberlin and Allen Parish.

Detailed location data for Oberlin includes the ZIP code (70655), telephone area code (985), county seat of Allen Parish, and school district assignment (Allen 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 Oberlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.