Folsom Louisiana Map

About Folsom, Louisiana

Folsom is a locality in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 769. The population density is 155.5 people per km². Folsom is located at 30.6302°N, 90.1873°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Folsom is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 70437.

Folsom rises from the pine-dusted earth of the Florida Parishes, where the land stretches out in quiet, undulating ridges that catch the heavy, golden light of the afternoon. It lies 11.9 miles north-northwest of Covington, LA (from Covington, LA: bearing 334°T), and is situated 18.5 miles east-northeast of Hammond. Morgan Branch carves a narrow, shaded path through the deep loam just a mile away, its presence marked by the thick growth of hardwoods and the persistent, rhythmic hum of insects that seem to dictate the pace of the day. In the distance, the silhouette of Bogue Chitto Mountain provides a steady, dark anchor against the horizon, framing a landscape where the air feels weighted with the scent of damp soil and drying needles. The natural world here is protected in its quietude, particularly toward the Tchefuncte River And Its Tributaries, a designated area that preserves the integrity of the local watershed and keeps the woods dense and undisturbed.

Folsom maintains a character defined by the slow, deliberate work of the land, shifting from the traditional timber interests of the past toward a modern economy rooted in equestrian estates and specialized agriculture. Life in Folsom moves with the sun, ignoring the frantic urgency of the busier world beyond its perimeter, favoring instead the steady maintenance of fences and the cultivation of pastures. The proximity of Lake Ramsay, six miles distant, offers a reflective surface for the shifting clouds, providing a calm respite that mirrors the stillness of the surrounding fields. Residents here recognize a certain dignity in the isolation, finding a shared rhythm in the seasonal cycles of the growth and harvest that define the local identity.

About This Folsom Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Folsom, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.630189, -90.187305. 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 Folsom includes the ZIP code (70437), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Tammany Parish, and school district assignment (St. Tammany 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.