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Hammond Louisiana Map

Explore Hammond, 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 Hammond, Louisiana

How to Use This Hammond, Louisiana Map

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

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	Hammond
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Tangipahoa Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.504358
Longitude	-90.4612
Population	19,584
Density	538.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70401, 70402, 70403, 70404
Area Code	985
School District	Tangipahoa Parish School District

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About Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond is a locality in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 19,584. The population density is 538.7 people per km². Hammond is located at 30.5044°N, 90.4612°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hammond is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70401, 70402, 70403.

Hammond anchors the flat, sprawling reaches of the Florida Parishes, where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 21.5 miles west of Covington, LA (from Covington, LA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-northwest of Ponchatoula. The horizon remains stubbornly level, defined by the low, subtle rise of Rose Mound in the distance, a quiet sentinel overseeing the surrounding woodlands. Ponchatoula Creek winds its way through the landscape just a short distance from the center, its movement sluggish and deliberate beneath a canopy of dense, tangled foliage. As the light fades into a bruised purple at dusk, the moisture in the atmosphere catches the amber glow of streetlamps, turning the evening into something heavy and tactile that clings to the skin.

Peter Hammond established his namesake settlement in the early nineteenth century, drawn by the vast timber resources that defined the economy of the era. The growth of Hammond proceeded in tandem with the expansion of the rail lines, which transformed a modest homestead into a vital transit point for regional commerce. Early settlers navigated the thick, humid forests, clearing paths that would eventually become the arteries of a functional, industrious grid. Over time, the character of the place hardened into a distinct identity, shaped by the singular labor of those who saw the potential in the pines and the steady, unyielding soil.

Economic vitality in Hammond currently flows from a diverse mixture of academic influence and regional trade, anchored firmly by the presence of Southeastern Louisiana University. This institution serves as the primary engine for the local workforce, fostering a rhythm of life that fluctuates with the academic calendar and the influx of students. Infrastructure projects and local businesses have expanded outward from the historic core, creating a steady, functional environment that avoids the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs. The economy relies on this blend of service, education, and light industrial activity, all operating within the quiet, methodical framework of a place that values consistency over rapid, volatile change.

Cultural life in Hammond finds its focus in the central gathering point of Cate Square Park, where the community gathers for festivals and seasonal events that mark the passage of time. The athletic spirit of the region is dominated by the competitive fervor of college sports, which bring a sharp, focused energy to the autumn months. Beyond the manicured lawns of the park, the surrounding terrain offers quiet access to the natural environment, including the distant waters of Lake Maurepas and the sunken, marshy regions near Brier Patch Island. Notable figures from various fields have walked these streets, yet the identity of the place remains stubbornly grounded in the everyday interactions of its residents, who prefer the slow, deliberate unfolding of their own distinct, inland reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Zemurray Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 185° S
Clarke Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 142° SE
Unknown Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 163° S
Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 4.8 mi, 090° E
Tangipahoa River (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 029° NE
Joyce Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 164° S
Tickfaw State Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 232° SW
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 13.5 mi, 279° W
Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tour Launch (Attraction) — 23.7 mi, 178° S
Fontainebleau State Park District I (State Park) — 26.3 mi, 114° SE
Sugar Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 27.7 mi, 114° SE
Galvez Town (Monument) — 27.8 mi, 246° SW
Collapsed Observarion Deck (Viewpoint) — 28.5 mi, 114° SE
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.3 mi, 115° SE · 56k acres
Tar Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 29.6 mi, 089° E
Louisiana Mud Painting Gallery (Public Artwork) — 32.2 mi, 264° W
San Francisco Plantation (Attraction) — 32.5 mi, 195° S
Gonzales 'Tee Joe' Museum (Museum) — 32.7 mi, 236° SW
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.1 mi, 078° E · 73k acres
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 37.4 mi, 173° S
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 37.8 mi, 229° SW
Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (Monument) — 38.0 mi, 157° SE
Peace Stones (Monument) — 38.1 mi, 264° W
NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 38.6 mi, 158° S
Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 38.7 mi, 161° S
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and Museum (Museum) — 38.8 mi, 260° W
Mid City Civic Theatre (Theatre) — 39.2 mi, 265° W
Bocage Plantation (Attraction) — 39.5 mi, 228° SW
Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 39.6 mi, 157° SE
Homochitto National Forest (National Forest) — 57.1 mi, 332° NW · 192k acres

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