Red Chute Louisiana Map

About Red Chute, Louisiana

Red Chute is a locality in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,526. The population density is 310.6 people per km². Red Chute is located at 32.5560°N, 93.6132°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71037.

Red Chute unfolds under a sky that often holds a humid, painterly quality, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape. It lies 7.5 miles east-north-east of Bossier City, LA (from Bossier City, LA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-north-east of Shreveport. The terrain here is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, where the rich, dark earth, stained with iron, hints at the fertile ground that has sustained generations. Dense stands of pine and oak, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the open fields, providing a verdant contrast to the wide, blue expanse above. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp soil, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses, promising a quiet permanence. The history of Red Chute is intrinsically tied to the waterways that once served as its arteries and the abundant resources the land offered. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil, establishing farms that became the bedrock of the local economy, a tradition that, while evolved, still echoes in the agricultural pulse of the region. The very name, Red Chute, evokes images of the ruddy, earth-laden waters that flowed through here, a testament to the mineral-rich soil that defines this part of Bossier Parish. While industry has shifted over the decades, the enduring spirit of Red Chute remains, a quiet resilience etched into the very character of its people, who find beauty in the enduring cycles of nature and the simple dignity of hard work.

About This Red Chute Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Chute, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.555984, -93.613232. 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 Red Chute and Bossier Parish.

Detailed location data for Red Chute includes the ZIP code (71037), telephone area code (318), county seat of Bossier Parish, and school district assignment (Bossier 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 Red Chute is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.