Louisiana topographic maps

Lake Charles, located on a level plain about 30 miles (48 km) from the Gulf of Mexico, has an elevation of approximately 13 feet (4.0 m) above sea level, and is located on the banks of the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. It borders both Lake Charles and Prien Lake. Contraband Bayou, Henderson Bayou,…

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Shreveport is the parish seat of Caddo Parish. Portions of the city extend into neighboring Bossier Parish, bordering Bossier City. Shreveport sits on a low elevation overlooking the Red River. Western and northern portions of Shreveport have an elevation over 253 feet (77 m) above sea level. Pine forests,…

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Houma is located at 29°35′15″N 90°42′58″W / 29.58750°N 90.71611°W / 29.58750; -90.71611 (29.587614, -90.716108) and has an elevation of 10 feet (3.0 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 square miles (37 km2), of which 14.0…

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The most severely damaged section of the Ward was the lower elevation section, north of Claiborne Avenue. A Bring Back New Orleans Commission preliminary report suggested making this area in whole or part into park space because of the high risk of future flooding. Most Lower 9th Ward residents have strongly…

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Located in northeastern Louisiana, Monroe is the center of the Monroe metropolitan statistical area. It is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, and northeastern Louisiana's economic and cultural hub. Monroe has an elevation of 72 feet (21.9 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the…

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Gretna is located at 29°54′59″N 90°3′15″W / 29.91639°N 90.05417°W / 29.91639; -90.05417 (29.916459, -90.054260) and has an elevation of 0 feet (0 m) behind the levee along the Mississippi River.

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Abbeville is located at 29°58′31.422″N 92°7′37.7652″W / 29.97539500°N 92.127157000°W / 29.97539500; -92.127157000[9] and has an elevation of 16 feet (4.9 m).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.7629 km2), of which 5.7 square…

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Kenner's coordinates are 30°0′35″N 90°15′2″W / 30.00972°N 90.25056°W / 30.00972; -90.25056 (30.009610, −90.250585),[7] and the city has an elevation of 0 ft (0 m) above sea level.[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.2 square miles (39 km2), of…

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Lafayette lies approximately 135 miles (217 km) from New Orleans, 59 miles (95 km) from the state capital of Baton Rouge, 75 miles (121 km) from Lake Charles, and 89 miles (143 km) from Alexandria. The city has an elevation ranging from 36 feet (11.0 m) to 49 feet (15 m) above sea level. According to the…

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Prairieville's latitude is 30.302N, and the longitude is -90.971W. The elevation is 23 feet (7.0 m).

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