Montpelier Louisiana Map

About Montpelier, Louisiana

Montpelier is a locality in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 206. The population density is 59.8 people per km². Montpelier is located at 30.6810°N, 90.6490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70422.

Montpelier breathes a humid, languid air, a place where the land’s generosity is writ large in the generous sweep of its fields. It lies 16.5 miles north-west of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-south-west of Amite City. The terrain here is a gentle, fertile plain, a low-lying expanse that cradles the slow-moving waters of the Amite River and its tributaries, their banks often fringed with a dense growth of cypress and tupelo, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the shifting sunlight. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a deep emerald in the summer heat, punctuate the landscape, offering pockets of shade where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle. The sky above Montpelier is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that gather before the frequent, cleansing rains, and at dusk, the western horizon can ignite with a fiery spectacle that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the distant tree line. The history of Montpelier is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the navigable waterways that have sustained it for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the alluvial plain, the economy here has long been rooted in the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has shaped the very character of the region, demanding both hard labor and a deep understanding of the land's cycles. Traces of this past can still be felt in the remnants of old plantation homes, their weathered timbers whispering stories of a bygone era, and in the enduring traditions of community gatherings that echo the shared experiences of those who have worked this land. While modern agriculture has evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the natural world remain palpable, a quiet strength that defines the enduring heart of Montpelier.

About This Montpelier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montpelier, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.681019, -90.648984. 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 Montpelier and St. Helena Parish.

Detailed location data for Montpelier includes the ZIP code (70422), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Helena Parish, and school district assignment (St. Helena 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 Montpelier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.