Chackbay Louisiana Map
Explore Chackbay, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Chackbay, Louisiana
| City | Chackbay |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lafourche Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.858534 |
| Longitude | -90.807044 |
| Population | 5,370 |
| Density | 74.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 70301 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| School District | Lafourche Parish School District |
About Chackbay, Louisiana
Chackbay is a locality in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,370. The population density is 74.7 people per km². Chackbay is located at 29.8585°N, 90.8070°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70301.Chackbay occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, inland character of the Louisiana landscape. It lies 6.3 miles north-northeast of Thibodaux, LA (from Thibodaux, LA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north of Schriever. The terrain around Chackbay spreads out in low-lying, fertile fields where the quality of light at dusk turns the horizon into a soft, bruised purple. Grand Bayou traces a slow path just one mile away, its dark waters reflecting the dense canopy of trees that stand as silent witnesses to the changing seasons. Further out, the landscape shifts toward the deeper basin of Miller Point, while the expansive waters of Lac des Allemands lie eleven miles to the east. The Division Of State Lands provides a protected expanse of wilderness three miles away, offering a sanctuary for the native flora that thrives in this humid, sheltered interior.
Chackbay carries the weight of a long history rooted in the productive soil of the region. Agriculture has remained the lifeblood of the local economy for generations, with the expansive sugarcane fields creating a textured, emerald pattern that defines the visual life of the area. Farmers here have long labored to organize the harvest, turning the fiber of the land into a steady source of regional wealth. The pace of life in Chackbay follows the seasonal demands of these crops, moving with a deliberate, measured gravity that resists the frantic acceleration of larger urban centers. Through decades of quiet labor, the people have maintained an identity built on self-reliance and a profound connection to the earth.
Cultural expression in Chackbay reflects a layered heritage where Cajun and Creole influences weave together in everyday speech and tradition. The air here holds a certain heavy sweetness, particularly when the heat lingers into the evening and the sounds of local life drift across the open fields. While no singular landmark dominates the skyline, the spirit of the place is found in the communal gatherings and the shared respect for the regional music that pulses through the neighborhood. Chackbay remains a place where the focus stays on the immediate, the tangible, and the familiar rhythms of daily existence. It is a location that demands little from the traveler, offering instead a rare and authentic glimpse into the steady heart of the interior.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 2.6 mi, 289° W
- Sante Fe Bull (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 189° S
- Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 190° S
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 192° S
- Peltier Park (Local Park) — 4.6 mi, 181° S
- Laurel Valley Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 166° S
- Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 9.5 mi, 232° SW
- Lake Boeuf Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 121° SE
- Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.3 mi, 000° N
- Greenwood Gator Farm (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 199° S
- San Francisco Plantation (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 043° NE
- Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 164° S
- Southdown Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 168° S
- Dumas Auditorium (Theatre) — 19.1 mi, 165° S
- Bocage Plantation (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 334° NW
- Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.6 mi, 175° S · 8,780 acres
- Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 339° N
- I-10 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 22.7 mi, 347° N
- Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 25.9 mi, 078° E
- Morgan City Stadium (Stadium) — 26.1 mi, 246° SW
- Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 26.6 mi, 074° E
- The Rig Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 245° SW
- Gonzales 'Tee Joe' Museum (Museum) — 27.0 mi, 346° N
- Home Port (Historic Castle / Fort) — 31.2 mi, 156° SE
- WHITE ALDER Memorial Light 195A (Monument) — 32.0 mi, 318° NW
- Goula Paradise Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 32.8 mi, 323° NW
- Galvez Town (Monument) — 33.8 mi, 352° N
- Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.3 mi, 261° W · 22k acres
- Tickfaw State Park (State Park) — 36.8 mi, 015° N
- Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area and Game Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 38.3 mi, 220° SW
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About This Chackbay Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chackbay, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.858534, -90.807044. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Chackbay includes the ZIP code (70301), telephone area code (985), county seat of Lafourche Parish, and school district assignment (Lafourche Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
