Greenwood Louisiana Map

About Greenwood, Louisiana

Greenwood is a locality in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. Greenwood is located at 30.5449°N, 91.1068°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71033.0.

Greenwood lies in a landscape cradled by the slow, deliberate flow of the Comite River. It lies 4.2 miles west of Central, LA (from Central, LA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-northeast of Baton Rouge. The land here, far from any coast, is a verdant expanse where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, especially after a summer rain. Cypress knees emerge from the shallow waters that fringe the riverbanks, their gnarled forms testament to the enduring presence of water in this terrain. The earth itself is a rich, dark loam, often giving way to the subtle undulations that hint at Mobile Ridge to the north, a low, forested prominence that breaks the otherwise flat horizon. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden, syrupy quality, bathing the dense woodlands and open fields in a warm, diffused glow that softens every edge. The history of Greenwood is deeply entwined with the Comite River, a watery artery that has shaped its settlement and economy for generations. This region, part of the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, underscores a long-standing respect for the natural world, a characteristic that permeates the local culture. The economy, while diversified, still echoes the agricultural roots of the area, with remnants of sugarcane and rice cultivation visible in the cultivated fields that stretch towards Devils Swamp Lake. Life in Greenwood unfolds at a pace dictated by the slow heat of the Southern days and the gentle murmur of the river, a lyrical loosening of time that draws a quiet contentment from the land and its enduring spirit.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.54491, -91.106772. 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 Greenwood and East Baton Rouge Parish.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (70380), telephone area code (985, 318), county seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, and school district assignment (Caddo Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.