Quitman Louisiana Map

About Quitman, Louisiana

Quitman is a locality in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 160. The population density is 66.1 people per km². Quitman is located at 32.3488°N, 92.7215°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Quitman is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71268.

Quitman emerges from the pine-thickened landscape of northern Louisiana, defined by the slow, amber-colored flow of Cypress Bayou as it carves a winding path through the heavy clay earth. It lies 13.0 miles south-southwest of Ruston, LA (from Ruston, LA: bearing 202°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north of Jonesboro. The air here holds a permanent, humid stillness, often thick with the scent of damp needles and the persistent, low-frequency hum of insects that seem to anchor the horizon. Beyond the immediate banks of the bayou, the land rises into subtle, forested swells, while eleven miles to the west, the modest elevation of Gentry Hill breaks the otherwise level line of the horizon. Five miles away, the quiet surface of Black Pond mirrors the shifting canopy, providing a stillness that complements the deliberate, measured pace of life in Quitman.

Timber and paper production have long dictated the rhythm of existence here, casting a long shadow over the local economy as the industry hums with the steady, mechanical pulse of regional mills. The legacy of these working woods remains visible in the expansive tracks of pine that define the local geography, providing both the livelihood and the backdrop for the people who reside here. Residents often venture five miles to City Park when the heat relents, seeking the shade of the hardwoods that offer a reprieve from the relentless afternoon sun. Life in Quitman remains quiet, characterized by the sound of trucks navigating narrow backroads and the long, golden quality of light that lingers over the fields as the day eventually yields to the dark.

About This Quitman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quitman, Louisiana. Coordinates: 32.348765, -92.721541. 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 Quitman includes the ZIP code (71268), telephone area code (318), county seat of Jackson Parish, and school district assignment (Jackson 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.