Explore Old Jefferson, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Old Jefferson, Louisiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Louisiana or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Old Jefferson.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Old Jefferson |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.382692 |
| Longitude | -91.017047 |
| Population | 7,860 |
| Density | 854.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 70817 |
| Area Code | 985 |
Old Jefferson maintains a quiet presence amidst the flat, fertile plains that define this inland reach of the landscape. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Shenandoah, LA (from Shenandoah, LA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-southeast of Baton Rouge. The Clay Cut Bayou winds through the vicinity, serving as a constant, slow-moving companion to the local terrain. Vegetation here leans toward dense thickets and moisture-loving hardwoods that thrive in the rich, heavy soil. While Indian Mound rises seventeen miles away as the nearest elevation of note, the immediate ground remains level and expansive. Barringer Road Park offers an accessible stretch of green space, providing a welcome pause in the suburban stretch. The light at dusk here seems to linger, casting a long, amber glow over the open fields before the evening stillness settles in.
Old Jefferson traces its origins to early agricultural settlements that leveraged the productive earth for sustenance and trade. Over the decades, the economy shifted from agrarian roots to a diverse mix of light industry and professional services that support the broader regional grid. The rhythm of daily life follows the steady, predictable pace of commuters and local businesses that anchor the economy. Residents often look toward the regional centers for larger commerce, yet Old Jefferson retains its own distinct sense of purpose and self-reliance. The legacy of these industrious beginnings is still visible in the way the streets are laid out to accommodate both modern transit and older, established residential patterns. It is a place where the labor of the past informs the modest, functional progress of the present.
The cultural character of Old Jefferson reflects a blend of influences that favor community connection and a grounded, unpretentious lifestyle. Local events often center on the seasonal cycles and small gatherings that bring neighbors together in the shade of the afternoon heat. While famous figures are not the primary claim to fame for Old Jefferson, the people who live here contribute to a persistent, quiet energy that defines the neighborhood. The local architecture remains understated, prioritizing utility and comfort over grand displays of artifice. Visitors might find the lack of clamor to be the most compelling feature, as the atmosphere encourages a slower, more deliberate way of moving through the hours. This is an environment where the simple act of a quiet evening on a porch feels like a fundamental part of the local experience.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Old Jefferson, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.382692, -91.017047. 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 Old Jefferson includes the ZIP code (70817), telephone area code (985), county seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |