West Monroe Louisiana Map
West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, Ouachita Parish.
Interactive Map of West Monroe, Louisiana
| City | West Monroe |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.518478 |
| Longitude | -92.147635 |
| Population | 12,729 |
| Density | 617.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe is a locality in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 12,729. The population density is 617.5 people per km². West Monroe is located at 32.5185°N, 92.1476°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71291.
West Monroe unfolds along the Ouachita River, a place where the languid, humid air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 1.8 miles west-north-west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 2.6 miles east of Claiborne. The landscape here is a gentle undulation, a low-lying terrain softened by broadleaf forests and the occasional slash of open fields. Cypress knees emerge like ancient knuckles from the shallow, tea-colored waters of bayous that thread through the periphery, reflecting a sky that can shift from a brilliant, cloud-streaked blue to a bruised, heavy gray with remarkable speed. The character of West Monroe is one of quiet endurance, a place that has weathered seasons and changes with a stoic grace, its days marked by the slow, deliberate crawl of the sun across the horizon and the hum of cicadas in the thick summer heat. The history of West Monroe is inextricably linked to the bounty and the challenges of the Ouachita River, a vital artery for commerce and connection since its earliest days. Timber was once king, its logs floated downstream to fuel sawmills that shaped the early economy, a legacy hinted at in the weathered barns and older homes that still dot the countryside. Today, the local economy diversifies, with industries ranging from manufacturing to services, yet the river remains a constant presence, offering recreation and a reminder of the region's enduring relationship with the water. The spirit of invention, perhaps born from necessity, can be glimpsed in the ingenuity of its residents, a practical wisdom honed by generations adapting to the rhythms of the South.
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About This West Monroe Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of West Monroe, 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 West Monroe and Ouachita Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for West Monroe 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 West Monroe 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. |
