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Historical Maps of New Orleans

Journey back in time with 32 historical maps of New Orleans, dating from 1892 to present day. Explore and discover the history of New Orleans through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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All Maps (32)

  1. 1892 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1892 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1892 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1892"
    Published 1892
  2. 1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1898 Print
    1892 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1892"
    Published 1898
  3. 1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1905 Print
    1892 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1892"
    Published 1905
  4. 1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1914 Print
    1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1914 Print
    1892 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1892"
    Published 1914
  5. 1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1928 Print
    1892 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1928 Print
    1892 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1892"
    Published 1928
  6. 1936 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1938 Print
    1936 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1938 Print
    1936 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1936"
    Published 1938
  7. 1936 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1954 Print
    1936 Map of New Orleans, LA, 1954 Print
    1936 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Chef Menteur 1936"
    Published 1954
  8. 1938 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1938 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1938 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Little Woods 1938"
    Published 1938
  9. 1938 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1938 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1938 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Little Woods 1938"
    Published 1938
  10. 1943 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1943 Map of New Orleans, LA
    1943 New Orleans
    Includes New Orleans, LA, Orleans County, LA, St. Bernard County, LA, and others
    Originally titled "Little Woods 1943"
    Published 1943
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Frequently asked questions about New Orleans historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of New Orleans?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of New Orleans important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of New Orleans offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for New Orleans?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into New Orleans's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of New Orleans?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 32 maps available specifically for New Orleans. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of New Orleans that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of New Orleans in your collection?

    The oldest map of New Orleans in our collection is from 1892.

  • How can I download a map of New Orleans?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.