Oak Ridge Louisiana Map

About Oak Ridge, Louisiana

Oak Ridge is a locality in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. Oak Ridge is located at 30.2802°N, 89.8095°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71264.

Oak Ridge lies in a landscape where the air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, hangs heavy and sweet, especially after a summer rain. It lies 1.7 miles west-north-west of Slidell, LA (from Slidell, LA: bearing 282°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Eden Isle. The terrain here rolls gently, cloaked in a verdant quilt of mixed pine and hardwood forests, interspersed with sun-dappled clearings that hint at forgotten fields. Cypress knees poke like ancient knuckles from the edges of slow-moving bayous, their dark waters reflecting the stoic gaze of Spanish moss draped from ancient oaks. The quality of light in the late afternoon is particularly captivating, a honeyed glow that softens the sharp edges of the woods and lends a quiet grandeur to even the most unassuming stretch of roadside. The history of Oak Ridge is whispered in the very soil, a place where the echoes of early settlements and the industry that followed can still be felt. Once a region known for its timber, the scent of freshly cut pine might have been a constant companion for generations, a reminder of the livelihoods carved from these very woods. Today, the local economy hums with a more diverse rhythm, a blend of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors. The nearby waterways, whether for recreation or simply as part of the land's enduring character, remain a defining feature, connecting this particular locality to the broader waterways of the region and offering a quiet resilience that has seen Oak Ridge through the passage of time.

About This Oak Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Ridge, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.280195, -89.809509. 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 Oak Ridge and St. Tammany Parish.

Detailed location data for Oak Ridge includes the ZIP code (70460), telephone area code (985, 318), county seat of St. Tammany Parish, and school district assignment (Morehouse 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 Oak Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.