Haughton Louisiana Map

About Haughton, Louisiana

Haughton is a locality in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,485. The population density is 301.8 people per km². Haughton is located at 32.5327°N, 93.5041°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71037.

Haughton rests on land that breathes the humid warmth of North Louisiana, where the terrain softens into gentle swells and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 13.3 miles east of Bossier City, LA (from Bossier City, LA: bearing 85°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-south-east of Red Chute. The sky here often stretches in vast, unhurried arcs, a canvas for sunsets that bleed into hues of rose and lavender, painting the scattered live oaks and the occasional pecan grove in a fleeting, ethereal light. Roads unfurl like brown ribbons through fields that shift from the deep green of summer growth to the muted golds and browns of autumn, bordered by fences that seem to hold the quiet conversations of generations. The character of Haughton is one of patient endurance, a place where the land dictates a slower cadence, a rhythm of seasons turning and life unfolding with a steady, unassuming grace. The history of Haughton is intertwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have long sustained life and commerce in this part of Bossier Parish. Once a crossroads for travelers and traders, its early economy was shaped by agriculture, with cotton and timber being king. This legacy still echoes in the landscape, though the economic pulse of Haughton has broadened, finding new life in its proximity to larger urban centers and its role as a bedroom community. Distinctive landmarks, though perhaps not grand monuments, punctuate the daily life – the familiar architecture of its older homes, the quiet dignity of its churches, and the enduring presence of the Red River, a constant, vital artery shaping the region's destiny. The local character is one of pragmatic resilience, a people who understand the land and its demands, carrying a quiet pride in their connection to this corner of Louisiana.

About This Haughton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Haughton, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.532651, -93.504063. 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 Haughton and Bossier Parish.

Detailed location data for Haughton includes the ZIP code (71037), telephone area code (318), county seat of Bossier Parish, and school district assignment (Bossier 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 Haughton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.