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Houma Louisiana Map

Explore Houma, 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.

Interactive Map of Houma, Louisiana

How to Use This Houma, Louisiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Houma, 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 Houma.

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	Houma
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Terrebonne Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.578681
Longitude	-90.708023
Population	33,406
Density	891.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70360, 70363, 70361, 70364
Area Code	985
School District	Terrebonne Parish School District

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About Houma, Louisiana

Houma is a locality in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 33,406. The population density is 891.6 people per km². Houma is located at 29.5787°N, 90.7080°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70360, 70363, 70361.

Houma breathes with the slow, humid pulse of the lowlands, where the land dissolves almost imperceptibly into the reach of the tides. It lies 2.7 miles southeast of Bayou Cane, LA (from Bayou Cane, LA: bearing 136°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-southwest of Bayou Blue. Bayou Terrebonne carves a serpentine path through the heart of the landscape, acting as a liquid spine that dictates the orientation of streets and the rhythm of the day. The air here holds a heavy, velvet moisture, carrying the scent of brackish water and damp earth as it moves over the flat, sprawling terrain. At Shady Oaks Park, the stillness of the canopy offers a respite from the relentless sun, while the proximity to the open coastline, just a mile away, ensures that the atmosphere is constantly seasoned by the salt-heavy breath of the sea.

Settlement in Houma emerged from the necessity of navigating these intricate, water-bound corridors, drawing those who sought a life defined by the shifting margins of the bayou. The early inhabitants recognized the vitality of the soil and the bounty provided by the surrounding wetlands, establishing a foothold that would eventually grow into a resilient center of commerce and culture. Over time, the influence of diverse arrivals layered upon the existing foundation, creating a heritage that reflects a deep connection to the water and the land. Houma remains a testament to this history, where the architectural remnants of the past stand quietly beside the modern expansion of a place built on grit and the steady navigation of its own geography.

Economic life in Houma revolves around the industrious pulse of the waterways and the vast, productive expanses that sustain the regional livelihood. The maritime and energy sectors rely heavily on the accessibility of local channels, while the surrounding fields continue to yield harvests that define the agricultural character of the region. Infrastructure follows the winding logic of the bayou, connecting residential neighborhoods to the essential services and educational institutions that serve the population. Whether through the specialized training provided by local technical programs or the day-to-day operations of the shipping and energy industries, Houma functions as a vital engine for the broader surrounding region, maintaining a persistent, working-class vitality.

Cultural expressions in Houma often find their voice in the vibrant traditions of music and food that spill out from local gatherings and festivals. The community gathers for annual celebrations that honor the harvest and the heritage of the delta, filling the evenings with the syncopated rhythms of zydeco and the lingering, savory scent of local cooking. While residents often look toward the regional landscape for recreation, spending time near the water or exploring the quiet reaches toward Lake Hatch and the distant, low-lying expanse of Hatch Point, the focus remains on the immediate joy of the present moment. The light at dusk, which transforms the surface of Bayou Terrebonne into a sheet of hammered copper, provides a daily reminder of the quiet beauty that persists in the routine of life here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rio Vista Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 113° SE
Jim Bowie Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 265° W
Dumas Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 306° NW
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 331° NW
Southdown Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 290° W
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 4.1 mi, 064° NE
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.4 mi, 254° W · 8,780 acres
Home Port (Historic Castle / Fort) — 11.4 mi, 143° SE
Greenwood Gator Farm (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 282° W
Boudreaux Canal (Viewpoint) — 14.4 mi, 158° S
Laurel Valley Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 342° N
Bush Canal 2 (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 156° SE
Lion Statue (Public Artwork) — 16.9 mi, 337° NW
Morgan City Stadium (Stadium) — 31.1 mi, 287° W
The Rig Museum (Museum) — 31.1 mi, 285° W
Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 31.3 mi, 038° NE
San Francisco Plantation (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 011° N
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 33.2 mi, 036° NE
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 048° NE
Clark Cheniere Historical Marker (Monument) — 36.6 mi, 073° E
Manila Village Historical Marker (Monument) — 36.6 mi, 073° E
Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 39.0 mi, 045° NE
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.9 mi, 288° W · 22k acres

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