Belmont Louisiana Map

About Belmont, Louisiana

Belmont is a locality in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. Belmont is located at 30.0191°N, 90.7793°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71486.

Belmont rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate artistry of water and earth. It lies 18.2 miles west of Laplace, LA (from Laplace, LA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Chackbay. Here, the land unfolds in broad, fertile plains, a gentle yielding to the pervasive humidity that hangs like a veil in the air. Cypress trees, their knees gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the edges of bayous, their reflections shimmering in the still, dark water that mirrors the wide, often overcast sky. The air itself carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp soil, blooming magnolias, and the distant, faint scent of sugar cane, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the senses. Sunlight, when it breaks through, filters through the humid haze with a soft, diffused glow, painting the verdant fields in shades of emerald and gold. The story of Belmont is one of tenacious settlement and the enduring bounty of the land. This is a place where the rhythms of agriculture, primarily sugarcane cultivation, have dictated the pace of life for generations, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the seasons. The fertile soil, enriched by centuries of alluvial deposit, has long been the bedrock of its economy, supporting families and communities through the cycles of planting and harvest. Echoes of this agrarian heritage are visible in the weathered barns and the sprawling fields that stretch towards the horizon, a landscape that has witnessed the steady passage of time and the quiet unfolding of local traditions. Belmont retains a character that is both rooted and gentle, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home.

About This Belmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belmont, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.019091, -90.77926. 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 Belmont and St. James Parish.

Detailed location data for Belmont includes the ZIP code (70743), telephone area code (985, 318), county seat of St. James Parish, and school district assignment (Sabine 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 Belmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.