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2020 Map of Hammond

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hammond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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The Tangipahoa River defines the eastern wetlands of this 2020 landscape, while the city of Hammond serves as the primary hub of development in Tangipahoa Parish. The presence of Southeastern Louisiana University and its North Campus creates a significant institutional footprint in the southwest, while the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport occupies a large tract to the east.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the heritage of the region through numerous burial grounds, including the Peter Hammond Cemetery and the Grace Memorial Episcopal Cemetery. The transition from rural to urban is evident as the small settlements of Tickfaw, Genessee, and Natalbany align along the north-south transport corridor. A network of waterways, such as Ponchatoula Creek, Selsers Creek, and the Selser Canal, illustrates the complex drainage and hydrologic management required in this low-lying area.