Orleans Parish Map, Louisiana
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Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Orleans Parish sits right in the heart of southeastern Louisiana, home to the world-famous city of New Orleans. It’s the third most populous parish in the state, despite being one of the smallest by land area.
The Mississippi River snakes along its southern border. Locals call it “The Big Easy” for good reason. The laid-back vibe is contagious. You can’t talk about Orleans Parish without mentioning the food. Gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets are just the start.
Music pours out of every corner, from jazz clubs to street performers. The history here runs deep. Mardi Gras brings the streets to life each year in an explosion of color and sound. Lake Pontchartrain covers the northern half, including its causeway that holds the Guinness World Record for longest continuous span over water.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Orleans Parish |
| Parish Seat | New Orleans |
| Population | Approximately 390,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | New Orleans (the only city within the parish) |
| Interstates and Highways | I-10, I-610, I-510, US-61, US-90, LA-39, LA-46 |
| FIPS Code | 22-071 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 350 square miles (169 sq mi land, 181 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | St. Tammany Parish (North), St. Bernard Parish (Southeast), Plaquemines Parish (South), Jefferson Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29.9511° N, 90.0715° W |
| Etymology | Named after Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, who was Regent of France at the time of the city’s founding |
| Major Landmarks | French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Garden District, Audubon Park, City Park, National WWII Museum, Superdome, Mardi Gras World |
| Website | Orleans Parish Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Orleans Parish Road Map
Orleans is Louisiana’s most urban parish, built around the iconic I-10 crescent. The Pontchartrain Expressway (US 90 Business) hugs the Mississippi River, while I-610 provides a crucial bypass. Surface streets follow the old French grid. Try out our zoom tool below to get around the historic Vieux Carré’s one-ways.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Orleans Parish Satellite Map
The Mississippi’s dramatic crescent defines the landscape, with the French Quarter’s dense architecture standing out. Lake Pontchartrain borders the north, while the Industrial Canal cuts through the Lower Ninth Ward. Green spaces like City Park contrast with the urban grid.
OUTLINE MAP
Orleans Parish Blank Map
The parish forms a bowl between river and lake, roughly 7 miles across. The Mississippi creates its southern curve, while Lake Pontchartrain forms the northern boundary. It’s entirely surrounded by water and neighboring parishes. There are no state borders that touch this urban parish.
Neighboring Parishes
Here are the 4 neighboring parishes of Orleans Parish:
Louisiana Parish Map
In Louisiana, you’ll taste it in the hot sauce and hear it in the midnight blues. Laissez les bon temps rouler? Try one of our Louisiana parish maps to explore. Come for the beignets. Stay for the bayou.