Rayville Louisiana Map

About Rayville, Louisiana

Rayville is a locality in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,347. The population density is 559.4 people per km². Rayville is located at 32.4774°N, 91.7548°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rayville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 71269.

Rayville stretches across a flat, expansive horizon where the heavy, humid air seems to hold the light in a suspended, golden suspension until the very last moment of day. It lies 21.4 miles east of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 14.8 miles east-southeast of Swartz. Little Creek meanders with a quiet purpose past the edge of the grid, its banks shaded by the deep, persistent green of trees that have long claimed the damp soil. To the north, the distant silhouette of Hill Ridge marks the limit of the sky, while the nearby waters of Cutoff Bayou reflect the changing colors of the clouds. Visitors often find a moment of stillness at Blakeman Park, where the stillness of the land invites a respite from the intensity of the summer sun.

Rayville emerged from the fertile soil of the plains as a center for the agricultural industry, its history deeply rooted in the rows of cotton and grain that define the surrounding acreage. The economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the harvest, a cycle that dictates the pace of commerce and the quiet conversations held on porches as evening settles. Beyond the reach of the Swan Lakebed, the patterns of life follow the traditions of the region, where the influence of the soil and the legacy of the settlers remain palpable in the architecture and the local customs. The people of Rayville maintain a steady, unforced manner, moving through their days with a clarity born from a long-standing familiarity with the land and the seasons.

About This Rayville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rayville, Louisiana. Coordinates: 32.477364, -91.754847. 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 Rayville includes the ZIP code (71269), telephone area code (318), county seat of Richland Parish, and school district assignment (Richland 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.