2012 Map of Hammond

About this map

The Southeastern Louisiana University campus anchors the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the modern growth of Hammond as an educational and regional hub. The map shows a clear transition from the urban grid of the city to suburban developments like Woodland Park and University Place, eventually giving way to the wooded creek drainages of the Tangipahoa River and Ponchatoula Creek. This area of Tangipahoa Parish is defined by a dense network of local roads and several small settlements including Tickfaw, Natalbany, and Genessee. For those researching family history, numerous burial grounds are documented, such as Mount Stevens Cemetery, Tycer Cemetery, and the distant Hoffman Cemetery to the east. Transportation infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and the rail corridor along NW Railroad Ave, which historically facilitated the movement of agricultural goods and timber throughout the parish.