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Historical Maps of Orleans Parish, Louisiana

What stories do these 194 old maps tell about Orleans Parish's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Orleans Parish's history through maps:

  • Trace Orleans Parish's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Orleans Parish's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Orleans Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 New Orleans
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, and others.
  2. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1898 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1898 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, and others.
  3. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1912 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1912 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, and others.
  4. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1920 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1920 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, and others.
  5. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1931 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1931 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, and others.
  6. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and others.
  7. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1902 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1902 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and others.
  8. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1917 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1917 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and others.
  9. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1921 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1921 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and others.
  10. 1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Chef Menteur
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Orleans Parish, including St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and others.
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