Sulphur Louisiana Map
Explore Sulphur, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Sulphur, Louisiana
| City | Sulphur |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.229792 |
| Longitude | -93.356343 |
| Population | 21,809 |
| Density | 750.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 70663, 70664, 70665 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| School District | Calcasieu Parish School District |
About Sulphur, Louisiana
Sulphur is a locality in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 21,809. The population density is 750.6 people per km². Sulphur is located at 30.2298°N, 93.3563°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sulphur is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70663, 70664, 70665.Sulphur emerges from a landscape defined by the slow, deliberate movement of water through flat, fertile plains. It lies 9.6 miles west of Lake Charles, LA (from Lake Charles, LA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-northwest of Prien. The humid air carries a heavy, sweet scent, often stirred by the nearby presence of Bayou d’Inde just a mile away. To the south, the horizon hints at the coastal influence of Black Bayou, located eleven miles from the center of Sulphur. Prien Lake, six miles distant, mirrors the vast, expansive sky, while the nearby Coon Island stands as a quiet marker in the local geography. Even the distant High Hill, twenty-two miles off, provides a rare, subtle break in the otherwise level, expansive horizon.
Sulphur grew from the foundations of the resource-rich earth, drawing early industry toward its mineral-heavy soil. The local economy remains deeply tied to the industrial pulse of the region, where manufacturing and processing facilities utilize the proximity to essential waterways. Workers move with a steady, practiced efficiency that reflects generations of labor in the energy and chemical sectors. This industrious spirit defines the daily rhythm of Sulphur, where the clatter of machinery often harmonizes with the quiet drift of the breeze. The development of these industries has shaped the town’s trajectory, turning a quiet settlement into a vital node of regional productivity.
Cultural life in Sulphur thrives within the spaces where people gather, particularly at Frasch Park, which offers a green sanctuary for public recreation. Residents honor a heritage that blends resilient working-class traditions with the vibrant, layered customs of the surrounding region. The local calendar is marked by community events that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that persists despite the changing seasons. Notable figures such as the professional athlete Ben Sheets have roots here, carrying the town’s name into the wider world of sport. Life here unfolds with a measured pace, where the beauty of a golden sunset over the flat terrain is a common, cherished luxury for everyone.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sulphur Parks & Rec (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 125° SE
- Brimstone Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 274° W
- Pattison Complex (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 261° W
- Sam Houston Jones State Park District II (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 050° NE
- South’s Defenders Memorial Monument (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 092° E
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 11.8 mi, 170° S
- Persimmon Gully (Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 302° NW
- Calcasieu River (State Conservation Area) — 14.9 mi, 072° E
- Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 189° S · 374k acres
- Tony Houseman/ Blue Elbow Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 20.8 mi, 253° W
- Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.3 mi, 138° SE · 49k acres
- Blue Elbow Swamp (Viewpoint) — 22.5 mi, 251° W
- Texas Star (Public Artwork) — 22.5 mi, 251° W
- Welcome to Texas Sign (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 251° W
- Emma Henderson Wallace (Monument) — 23.8 mi, 249° W
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 249° W
- Stark Museum of Art (Museum) — 24.6 mi, 248° W
- Heritage House of Orange County (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 247° SW
- Sims House (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 247° SW
- Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 25.0 mi, 241° SW
- Merryville Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 37.9 mi, 343° N
- Street of Dreams Studios (Gallery) — 39.5 mi, 022° N
- Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 41.3 mi, 261° W · 109k acres
- Zigler Art Museum (Museum) — 41.7 mi, 091° E
- The Dutch Windmill Museum (Museum) — 42.0 mi, 245° SW
- B&B Port Arthur Central Mall 10 (Cinema) — 42.5 mi, 243° SW
- Beauregard Parish Jail (Attraction) — 42.8 mi, 005° N
- Real Art DeRidder (Gallery) — 42.8 mi, 006° N
- Mildred Buildings (Attraction) — 46.1 mi, 258° W
- Kisatchie National Forest (National Forest) — 49.1 mi, 011° N · 607k acres
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About This Sulphur Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sulphur, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.229792, -93.356343. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Sulphur includes the ZIP code (70663, 70664, 70665), telephone area code (985), county seat of Calcasieu Parish, and school district assignment (Calcasieu Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
