Scott Louisiana Map
Scott, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Scott, Lafayette Parish.
Interactive Map of Scott, Louisiana
| City | Scott |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lafayette Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.235757 |
| Longitude | -92.094567 |
| Population | 8,609 |
| Density | 274.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Scott, Louisiana
Scott is a locality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,609. The population density is 274.7 people per km². Scott is located at 30.2358°N, 92.0946°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70583.
Scott exists as a quiet testament to the rich alluvial plains of Acadiana. It lies 4.5 miles west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-west of Carencro. The land here is flat, a subtle expanse where the sky seems to stretch endlessly, broken only by the occasional stand of live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ancient, forgotten beards. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant perfume of blooming magnolias. Fields of sugarcane, their stalks a vibrant green under the Louisiana sun, ripple like a verdant ocean in the gentle breeze, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the slow, deliberate hand of water and soil. The character of Scott is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a deliberate grace. The history of Scott is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, particularly its legacy as a hub for rice and sugarcane cultivation. This land, once part of a vast, untamed wilderness, was settled by those seeking to harness its fertile promise, their efforts shaping the very contours of the terrain. The local economy still echoes this agrarian heritage, with farms and processing plants forming the backbone of commerce, though the ever-present hum of the nearby city of Lafayette suggests a more diversified future. Scott itself retains a distinct identity, a place where the traditions of Cajun country are not merely remembered but lived, evident in the vibrant music that spills from local establishments on weekend nights and the simple, generous spirit of its residents, who understand the deep connection between the land and their way of life.
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About This Scott Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Scott, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Scott and Lafayette Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Scott is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Scott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
