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Monroe.

Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Lakeshore lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Monroe by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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This is the skyline of Monroe, Louisiana in 2021.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

This is the skyline of Monroe, Louisiana in 2021.

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGArkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOuachita Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Monroe on the map

THE MONROE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting.

Monroe city has 29.9 square miles of land in Ouachita Parish. Its Census reference point is in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps, within Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

The Mississippi's broad alluvial plain includes river terraces, swales and natural levees. Small changes in elevation distinguish local settings within this generally flat river landscape.

Regional context: Mississippi Alluvial Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Monroe and Ouachita Parish

Monroe is associated with Ouachita Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Ouachita Parish

Monroe by land and water

The Census records 3.62 square miles of water within Monroe, or 10.8% of its total area. It is 7.4 percentage points higher than the 3.4% recorded for Ouachita Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Monroe city has 35.1 times the land area of nearby Lakeshore CDP (0.85 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Monroe land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Monroe

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Monroe. Check the Ouachita Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps setting

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps belongs to Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Which current elevation and drainage records distinguish the tract from nearby swales, levees or river terraces?

03

Check the route, beyond Lakeshore

Lakeshore is 2.8 miles northeast of the Monroe reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Monroe resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MONROE

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.5190° N, 92.0772° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Monroe ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Monroe

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Monroe ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of Ouachita

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Parish Of Ouachita ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Monroe data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mississippi Alluvial Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Monroe.

Lakeshore lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Monroe by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Monroe in context

NSEWLakeshore · 2.8 miles1West Monroe · 4.3 miles2Richwood · 4.9 miles3Brownsville · 5.4 miles4Bawcomville · 6.6 miles5Swartz · 6.8 miles6OUTER RING: 6.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Lakeshore2.8 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    West Monroe4.3 mi · city
  3. 3
    Richwood4.9 mi · town
  4. 4
    Brownsville5.4 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Bawcomville6.6 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Swartz6.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Monroe
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Monroe?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Ouachita Parish. Monroe’s 29.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Monroe property in Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps?+

No. Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Monroe boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lakeshore as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles northeast of Monroe’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Monroe?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Monroe.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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