2015 Map of Hammond

About this map

Hammond and its surrounding Tangipahoa Parish communities appear in high detail during this mid-2010s survey, illustrating the dense suburban and institutional growth concentrated around the Southeastern Louisiana University campus. The Illinois Central RR remains a defining corridor through the heart of the parish, linking Independence, Tickfaw, and Natalbany as it parallels the main north-south highway. This industrial and transit backbone is countered by the winding path of the Tangipahoa River and its numerous tributaries like Selsers Creek and Ponchatoula Creek. Genealogists will find a significant number of family-named burial grounds, including Mount Stevens Cemetery, Tycer Cemetery, and Narretto Cemetery. The map also captures the expansion of neighborhood clusters such as Whitmar Acres, Woodland Park, and University Place, showing the evolution of the landscape from timber and rail roots to a modern university and regional hub.