Explore Harahan, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Harahan, Louisiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Louisiana or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Harahan.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Harahan |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.940483 |
| Longitude | -90.203131 |
| Population | 9,116 |
| Density | 1744.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 70123 |
| Area Code | 504 |
| School District | Jefferson Parish School District |
Harahan occupies a level expanse of land that stretches across the humid plains, defined by its proximity to the Mississippi River. It lies 1.6 miles south-southeast of River Ridge, LA (from River Ridge, LA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west of New Orleans. The landscape around Harahan remains largely flat, characterized by the dense, green growth of regional foliage and the slow transition of light across open fields as the afternoon sun begins to wane. Five miles to the southwest, the waters of Lake Cataouatche exert a quiet influence on the humidity of the air, while the distant, low-lying features of Bell Crevasse sit seven miles away. The earth here is heavy and dark, supporting a quiet topography that feels removed from the frantic pace of larger urban centers nearby. Even the local breezes carry the scent of damp soil and vegetation, grounding the senses in a geography shaped by the steady, persistent presence of the Mississippi River.
Harahan emerged from the development of rail lines, which anchored its early growth and provided a conduit for regional commerce. The local economy relies on a mixture of small-scale industry and service-oriented businesses that sustain the steady rhythm of daily life. Residents often navigate the transition from the industrial legacy of the transit corridors to the modern residential streets that define the character of the place. This heritage remains visible in the way the town organizes itself around its transit history, keeping the focus on local trade and regional logistics. The industry here is quiet and functional, operating without fanfare to support the people who make their lives in the shadow of the Mississippi River. It is a place where the work of the day is measured by the steady, predictable movement of goods and the people who facilitate them.
Harahan maintains a distinct cultural character that values a neighborly, unpretentious pace of living. Families frequently gather at Royland Playground, a central space where the community finds a simple, open environment for recreation and social connection. The atmosphere is marked by a deep appreciation for local traditions, where the passage of the year is marked by festivals and community-led gatherings rather than grand, commercial spectacles. While many individuals have contributed to the local spirit, the town remains modest, preferring to let the quiet beauty of its residential streets and shared public spaces speak for themselves. The light at dusk often catches the canopy of mature trees, casting long shadows that emphasize the slow, deliberate speed at which the hours pass. Harahan remains a settled, observant place, where the primary landmarks are the everyday connections between people who have chosen to plant their roots in this specific section of the world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harahan, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.940483, -90.203131. 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 Harahan includes the ZIP code (70123), telephone area code (504), county seat of Jefferson Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson Parish School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |