Louisiana Map: Louisiana is a state in the United States' Deep South and South Central regions. It is the 25th populous state and 20th smallest state in terms of land.
Map of Louisiana with Cities, Road, River, Highways
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About Louisiana State Map
Louisiana Map: Louisiana is a state in the United States' Deep South and South Central regions. It is the 25th populous state and 20th smallest state in terms of land. Louisiana is bounded to the west by Texas, to the north by Arkansas, to the east by Mississippi, and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River marks a significant portion of its eastern border. Louisiana Map indicates all these borders of Louisiana. Baton Rouge serves as the state's capital, and New Orleans, with a population of around 383,000, is Louisiana’s largest city.
Louisiana Map
The detailed Louisiana Map displays the boundaries of the state, the position of Baton Rouge the state capital, major cities and other inhabited areas, rivers and lakes, major highways, interstates, railroads, and airports. The Louisiana Map that is given on this page may be used for educational and other purposes.
Louisiana Map Illustrates Major Cities
Louisiana Map shows the major cities of the state like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Abbeville, Ruston, Shreveport, Alexandria, Baker, Bastrop, Bogalusa, Bossier City, Chalmette, Crowley, De Ridder, Eunice, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, , Opelousas, Pineville, Slidell, Jennings, Kenner, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Minden, Monroe, Morgan City, Natchitoches, New Iberia, Sulphur, Thibodaux, West Monroe, Westwego and Zachary. Louisiana map also indicates the position of each state.
Louisiana Map Indicates National Highways & Routes of the State
All of the National Highways and Routes are depicted on the Louisiana map, as they are the State's transportation network. The details of National Highways and Routes are mentioned below.
Louisiana State Facts
| State Name | Louisiana |
| Nickname | The Pelican State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Baton Rouge |
| Largest City | New Orleans |
| Abbreviation | LA |
| State Motto | Union, Justice and Confidence |
| Bordering States | Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi |
| State Flower | Magnolia |
| State Bird | Brown Pelican |
| State Animal | Louisiana Black Bear |
| Joined the Union | April 30, 1812 |
| Area | 52,378 sq mi (135,659 sq km) |
| Major Cities | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles |
| Timezone | Central Time Zone |
| Population | 4,657,757 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Driskill Mountain - 535 ft (163 m) |
| Lowest Point | New Orleans - 8 ft below sea level |
| Major Rivers | Mississippi River, Red River, Ouachita River, Atchafalaya River, Sabine River |
| Major Lakes | Lake Pontchartrain, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Calcasieu Lake, Grand Lake, Caddo Lake |
| Longest River | Mississippi River |
| Famous For | Mardi Gras, jazz music, Cajun cuisine, bayous, French Quarter |
| Airports | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Shreveport Regional Airport |
| Major Sports Team | New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, LSU Tigers |
| Major Highways | US Highway 61, US Highway 71, US Highway 90, US Highway 165, US Highway 190 |
| State Routes | Louisiana Highway 1, Louisiana Highway 10, Louisiana Highway 14, Louisiana Highway 22, Louisiana Highway 182 |
| Official Website | https://www.louisiana.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Louisiana by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Orleans Parish | 383,997 | 29.9511,-90.0715 |
| Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | 227,470 | 30.4515,-91.1871 |
| Shreveport | Caddo Parish | 187,593 | 32.5252,-93.7502 |
| Lafayette | Lafayette Parish | 121,374 | 30.2241,-92.0198 |
| Lake Charles | Calcasieu Parish | 84,872 | 30.2266,-93.2174 |
| Kenner | Jefferson Parish | 66,448 | 29.9941,-90.2417 |
| Bossier City | Bossier Parish | 62,701 | 32.5159,-93.7321 |
| Monroe | Ouachita Parish | 47,702 | 32.5093,-92.1193 |
| Alexandria | Rapides Parish | 45,275 | 31.3113,-92.4451 |
| Houma | Terrebonne Parish | 33,406 | 29.5958,-90.7195 |
Louisiana Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 49 and Interstate 55.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 10, Interstate 12 and Interstate 20.
Louisiana State Routes
Louisiana Highway 1, Louisiana Highway 10, Louisiana Highway 14, Louisiana Highway 22, Louisiana Highway 182, Louisiana Highway 3235, Louisiana Highway 3241.
Regions in Louisiana
- Acadiana
- Florida Parishes
- Central Louisiana
- North Louisiana
- River Parishes
- Greater New Orleans
- Cajun Country
- Bayou Region
Main Sights in Louisiana
- French Quarter - New Orleans
- National WWII Museum - New Orleans
- Jackson Square - New Orleans
- Oak Alley Plantation - Vacherie
- Tabasco Factory - Avery Island
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - Marrero
- Mardi Gras World - New Orleans
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Metairie
- Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - St. Francisville
- Creole Nature Trail - Lake Charles
- Louisiana State Capitol - Baton Rouge
- Vermilionville Historic Village - Lafayette
National Parks in Louisiana
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Poverty Point National Monument
- Natchez National Historical Park
- Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Beaches in Louisiana
- Grand Isle Beach - Grand Isle
- North Beach - Lake Charles
- Rutherford Beach - Creole
- Holly Beach - Cameron Parish
- Constance Beach - Cameron Parish
- White Sands Lake Day Beach - Franklinton