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Slidell Louisiana Map

Explore Slidell, 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 Slidell, Louisiana

How to Use This Slidell, Louisiana Map

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

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	Slidell
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	St. Tammany Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.290421
Longitude	-89.783293
Population	28,781
Density	738.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70458, 70460, 70459, 70461, 70469
Area Code	985
School District	St. Tammany Parish School District

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About Slidell, Louisiana

Slidell is a locality in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 28,781. The population density is 738.8 people per km². Slidell is located at 30.2904°N, 89.7833°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Slidell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70458, 70460, 70459.

Slidell emerges from the humid, low-lying landscape where the persistent waters of Bayou Bonfouca carve a dark, reflective path through the dense, verdant undergrowth. It lies 17.9 miles east-southeast of Mandeville, LA (from Mandeville, LA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-northeast of Eden Isle. The terrain remains stubbornly flat, a soft expanse of alluvial soil that holds the moisture of the air long after the sun has retreated behind the silhouettes of cypress trees. To the west, the calm surface of Grand Lagoon mirrors the shifting colors of a persistent sky, while the distant, saline breath of the Seven Lagoons reminds residents that the open coastline is never truly forgotten. Within the immediate reach of the streets, Griffith Park offers a quiet sanctuary of native greenery, providing a space where the heavy, sweet scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine lingers in the stillness of a Southern afternoon.

Founding efforts in Slidell took hold as the necessity of the railroad converged with the natural resources of the surrounding pine forests and the accessible waterways. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land for timber production, establishing a foothold that eventually evolved into a vital junction for travelers and freight moving through the region. The history of Slidell remains tethered to these early industrial rhythms, where the labor of the forest and the expansion of the rail lines dictated the pace of growth. Over the decades, the initial clearings and wooden structures gave way to a more permanent arrangement, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that manifests in the sturdy, unpretentious character of the older neighborhoods.

Economic life in Slidell draws strength from its proximity to larger regional hubs, maintaining a steady flow of commerce supported by a robust infrastructure of highways and local service industries. While the town functions as a residential anchor for many commuters, it also cultivates its own professional sector, ranging from healthcare services to specialized retail that caters to the surrounding parishes. Education finds a home here as well, with local schools preparing the youth for transitions into nearby universities that sustain the intellectual and technical needs of the area. The daily movement of vehicles across the bridges and thoroughfares serves as a constant pulse, linking the quiet residential zones to the broader, more frantic pace of the modern industrial world.

Cultural traditions in Slidell find their voice in the local enthusiasm for seasonal festivals and the communal gatherings that mark the passage of the year under the warm, heavy light of the sun. Residents often gather to celebrate the unique heritage of the region, where the influence of jazz and the flavors of Creole cooking infuse the social air with a distinct, lingering vitality. While major professional sports teams play their games in the shadows of the larger cities to the south, the local high school fields host their own fervent rivalries that draw the community together on Friday nights. The proximity to natural features like Moonraker Island offers a quiet escape for those who prefer the solitude of the water, a stark contrast to the lively, crowded atmosphere of the annual parades that transform the streets into a theater of color and sound.

Nearby Outdoor Places

September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Griffith Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 173° S
Slidell Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 177° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 176° S
Camp Salmen Nature Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 286° W
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.4 mi, 205° SW · 56k acres
Camp Salmen Lodge (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 270° W
I-59 Pearl River Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 051° NE
I-10 Rest Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 082° E
West Pearl River (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 078° E
Pearl River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 078° E
Hancock County Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.1 mi, 090° E
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.4 mi, 023° NE · 73k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 10.3 mi, 205° SW
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 11.3 mi, 007° N · 9,317 acres
Fontainebleau State Park District I (State Park) — 13.4 mi, 284° W
Collapsed Observarion Deck (Viewpoint) — 14.8 mi, 282° W
Sugar Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 15.5 mi, 282° W
Mcdonald Funeral Home (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 020° N
Crackin Shells Dippin Tails (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 020° N
Mural at Katiecakes (Public Artwork) — 17.4 mi, 020° N
Pontoon Brigade (Monument) — 17.5 mi, 020° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 17.5 mi, 019° N
Auditorium (Theatre) — 17.6 mi, 019° N
Carver Museum (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 017° N
Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 19.2 mi, 024° NE
Chalmette Movies (Cinema) — 26.1 mi, 206° SW
House of Dance & Feathers (Museum) — 26.4 mi, 211° SW
The Guardians Institute (Gallery) — 26.5 mi, 215° SW
Paper Machine (Arts Centre) — 26.6 mi, 210° SW

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