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Zachary Louisiana Map

Explore Zachary, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Zachary, Louisiana

How to Use This Zachary, Louisiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Zachary, Louisiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Louisiana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Zachary.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityZachary
StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude30.660656
Longitude-91.165776
Population19,316
Density285.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code70791
Area Code985
School DistrictZachary Community School District

About Zachary, Louisiana

Zachary is a locality in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 19,316. The population density is 285.3 people per km². Zachary is located at 30.6607°N, 91.1658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Zachary is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 70791.

Zachary emerges from the flat, fertile plains of Louisiana as a settlement defined by the quiet persistence of its inland landscape. It lies 4.2 miles north of Baker, LA (from Baker, LA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Central. The terrain surrounding Zachary is characterized by the slow, deliberate movement of White Bayou, which traces a path just a mile away from the center. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land shifts into the gentle depressions of Pecan Valley, resting nine miles to the distance. Residents often find respite in the green expanses of Rollins Road Park, a local sanctuary that serves as a quiet lung for the neighborhood. On clear evenings, the light catches the moisture in the air, turning the horizon into a muted palette of amber and soft gray. Mitchell Lake sits nine miles out, providing a static, reflective mirror to the sky that anchors the region’s expansive, earthy stillness.

Zachary grew from the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the early agrarian landscape into a reliable hub for trade and local commerce. The regional economy has long relied on a blend of industrial enterprise and service-based work that keeps the pulse of the community steady. Sugarcane fields still frame the outskirts, a reminder of the historical labor that shaped the identity of this part of the state. Industrial facilities provide a consistent backbone for the modern workforce, ensuring that Zachary remains a place where families can put down deep, lasting roots. The rhythm of the workweek is dictated by the steady hum of machinery and the slow, deliberate pace of commerce that favors stability over sudden change. It is a quiet, industrious place where the focus remains on the tangible output of the land and the people who tend it.

Cultural life in Zachary reflects the layered, complex heritage of the region, where the influence of Creole traditions and Southern history subtly permeate daily interactions. Visitors and locals alike often find themselves at the local schools, which have long been recognized as the center of gravity for civic pride and extracurricular engagement. While the town maintains a modest profile, it is notable for being the birthplace of the accomplished musician and singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, whose work carries the distinct, lyrical weight of her Southern upbringing. Annual gatherings and regional festivities bring life to the streets, offering a space for the community to celebrate its shared identity. The atmosphere is one of deliberate patience, where the heat of the afternoon demands a slower pace and a more observant eye. In every corner of Zachary, there is a sense of continuity that honors the past while navigating the quiet demands of the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Zachary High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 145° SE
  • Church Street Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 198° S
  • Rita Street Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 282° W
  • Zachary Train Depot (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 148° SE
  • Zachary Youth Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 257° W
  • Beaver Creek (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 294° NW
  • Comite River (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 097° E
  • Baton Rouge Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.7 mi, 178° S
  • Fort Desperate (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 286° W
  • Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 189° S
  • The Red Stick Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 9.8 mi, 191° S
  • State Capitol Park (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 185° S
  • Battle of Baton Rouge (1779) (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 185° S
  • West Baton Rouge Parish Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 190° S
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 185° S
  • Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 185° S
  • Pentagon Barracks Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 186° S
  • Mid City Civic Theatre (Theatre) — 14.5 mi, 168° S
  • LSU Museum of Art (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 185° S
  • Gallery 14 (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 182° S
  • Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 182° S
  • Mississippi River Bridge (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 187° S
  • Create Studios (Arts Centre) — 16.5 mi, 177° S
  • Varsity Theatre (Theatre) — 16.8 mi, 182° S
  • Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.4 mi, 296° NW · 22k acres
  • Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.2 mi, 242° SW · 32k acres
  • Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 38.3 mi, 013° N · 192k acres

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About This Zachary Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Zachary, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.660656, -91.165776. 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 Zachary includes the ZIP code (70791), telephone area code (985), county seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, and school district assignment (Zachary Community School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.