Harvey Louisiana Map
Explore Harvey, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Harvey, Louisiana
| City | Harvey |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.888796 |
| Longitude | -90.06641 |
| Population | 22,236 |
| Density | 1323.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 70058, 70059 |
| Area Code | 504 |
| School District | Jefferson Parish School District |
About Harvey, Louisiana
Harvey is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 22,236. The population density is 1323.5 people per km². Harvey is located at 29.8888°N, 90.0664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70058, 70059.Harvey sits upon a flat, humid expanse where the low-lying earth yields to the constant, patient presence of the Harvey Canal Number One. It lies 1.4 miles east-northeast of Marrero, LA (from Marrero, LA: bearing 78°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south of New Orleans. The landscape stretches out in a quiet breadth, carrying the heavy, moisture-laden air that defines the coastal proximity of this region. Only ten miles of marshy transition lie between Harvey and the open waters of Big Mar, a distance that keeps the salt-tinged breeze ever present in the afternoon light. To the north, the waters of Lake Cataouatche gather in the stillness, reflecting the vast, pale sky above the basin of Bell Crevasse. The land holds its own against the tides, a resilient stretch of green and gray where the horizon feels wide enough to swallow the setting sun.
Industry in Harvey draws its strength from the steady, rhythmic movement of maritime traffic that navigates the local waterways. Historically, the ground supported the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy that lingers in the wide, open fields that once defined the horizon. Today, the economy leans into the heavy labor of shipyards and supply depots, sustaining a workforce that understands the mechanics of the delta. Much like the nearby Demourelles Island, the area remains tethered to the pulse of the water, where the business of commerce flows as surely as the currents themselves. Residents find a steady, unadorned utility in the industrial docks, where the noise of the machinery hums beneath the quiet heat of the day.
Cultural life in Harvey reflects the layered heritage of the region, where the influence of Creole traditions and the slow, deliberate pace of the south create a distinct local character. Families often gather in the quiet shade of Huey P. Long Park, a place that offers a brief respite from the relentless humidity of the summer months. The local identity is not found in grand monuments but in the way the residents hold onto their shared history through music, food, and the simple act of neighborhood conversation. While the world may look toward the nearby city for its flash and noise, Harvey maintains a grounded, sincere presence that values the substance of the workaday world. Notable figures such as the musician Fats Domino have roots that reach into this soil, carrying the spirit of the place into the wider world of American sound.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- M. L. King Playground (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 185° S
- Woodland West Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 165° S
- Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 035° NE
- Edward B. Boettner 1937-2000 (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 354° N
- Gulf Coast Bank & Trust (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 334° NW
- Ghost Manor (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 343° N
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.1 mi, 248° W
- Brechtel Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 065° NE
- Birth of a Muse (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 352° N
- The Brown Mansion (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 318° NW
- Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 002° N
- Rosenberg House (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 316° NW
- Galería de arte (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 001° N
- BB's Stage Door Canteen (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 356° N
- Solomon Victory Theater (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 356° N
- Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 312° NW
- Forbes Theater (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 356° N
- Chez Clay (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 359° N
- Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 356° N
- Ogden Museum of Southern Art (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 356° N
- Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 353° N
- LeMieux Galleries (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 359° N
- Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 279° W
- Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 100° E
- Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.6 mi, 048° NE · 25k acres
- Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 12.6 mi, 048° NE
- Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.6 mi, 048° NE · 28k acres
- Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 59.5 mi, 066° NE · 213k acres
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About This Harvey Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harvey, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.888796, -90.06641. 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 Harvey includes the ZIP code (70058, 70059), telephone area code (504), county seat of Jefferson Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson 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. |
