Old Maps of Avondale, Louisiana for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Avondale. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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  1. 1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 New Orleans
    1891 Print · USGS
    Greater New Orleans and the surrounding bayous are captured in the late Victorian era as the city's rail and canal networks expanded. Researchers can trace the development of riverfront communities like Gretna and Algiers or locate now-obscure landings such as Jesuit Bend and Amesville.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1932 Map of New Orleans NW
    1932 Map of New Orleans NW
    1932 New Orleans NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Parish is caught in a moment of rapid transformation in the early thirties as New Orleans expands westward. Researchers can trace the rise of early suburbs like Bonnabel Place, the construction of the Huey P Long Bridge, and the location of the historic Wedell Williams Airport.

  3. 1938 Map of New Orleans West
    1938 Map of New Orleans West
    1938 New Orleans West
    1938 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Parish emerges as a vital transportation hub during the mid-thirties, dominated by the massive river bend and the rise of suburban Metairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bonnabel Place and Kenner, or locate the historic Deckbar Sch and the U S Marine Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 New Orleans
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana and the Mississippi delta are captured here just after the war, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists can trace family settlements along Bayou Teche or identify rail stops for the Illinois Central and Texas & Pacific lines.

  5. 1950 Map of New Orleans, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of New Orleans, 1966 Print
    1950 New Orleans
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Orleans and its surrounding bayous are captured here at a peak of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through riverside settlements like McDonoghville and Arabi or locate landmarks like Olive Branch Cem and Rosethorn Sch.

  6. 1951 Map of New Orleans West, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of New Orleans West, 1953 Print
    1951 New Orleans West
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jefferson Parish is captured here at a peak of rail and aviation expansion along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Moisant Airport and locate vanished local landmarks like Deckbar Sch and Pricetown.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of New Orleans, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of New Orleans, 1955 Print
    1954 New Orleans
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are shown here during a period of significant industrial and suburban expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate neighborhood landmarks like Olive Branch Cem, early aviation hubs like Moisant Airport, and riverfront communities from McDonoghville to Bertrandville.

  8. 1963 Map of New Orleans
    1963 Map of New Orleans
    1963 New Orleans
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-twentieth century reveals a complex world of bayou settlements, expanding oil fields, and vital rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through river towns like Thibodaux or follow the Southern Pacific line through Franklin and Patterson.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of New Orleans West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of New Orleans West, 1966 Print
    1965 New Orleans West
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson Parish suburbs and Mississippi West Bank are shown here during a period of intense mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Bonnabel Place, identify family plots in Providence Memorial Park, and locate the old Westwego Airport.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of New Orleans
    1966 Map of New Orleans
    1966 New Orleans
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-1960s reveals a transition from traditional bayou life to an intensive offshore oil and gas economy. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR through Morgan City or locate the Eugene Island Lighthouse among the delta's shifting marshes.

  11. 1967 Map of New Orleans, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of New Orleans, 1969 Print
    1967 New Orleans
    1969 Print · USGS
    Greater New Orleans in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive engineering and urban expansion along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the grids of Metairie, Gretna, and Harvey, or locate specific sites like Metairie High Sch and St Vincent de Paul Cem.

  12. 1983 Map of New Orleans
    1983 Map of New Orleans
    1983 New Orleans
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Louisiana in the early eighties reveals a landscape where the urban density of New Orleans meets the vast wetlands of the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area. Genealogists and historians can trace the traditional bayou settlements of Houma and Thibodaux alongside major rail lines like the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1992 Map of New Orleans West
    1992 Map of New Orleans West
    1992 New Orleans West
    1992 Print · USGS
    Greater New Orleans is shown in high detail during the early nineties, centered on the river's sharp turns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous parish schools and landmarks like Providence Memorial Park and the Huey P Long Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1998 Map of New Orleans West, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of New Orleans West, 2000 Print
    1998 New Orleans West
    2000 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Parish and the West Bank are shown in detail at the end of the millennium, as suburban growth met the industrial riverfront. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf RR or locate family sites near Garden of Memories (Cem) and Lafreniere Park.

  15. 2024 Map of New Orleans West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of New Orleans West, 2024 Print
    2024 New Orleans West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Parish is shown in high detail during its contemporary era of dense suburban growth and river industry. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Bonnabel Place to Westwego, including Walnut Street Ferry and Shrewsbury Camp Parapet Cem.

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