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Historical Maps of New Orleans, Louisiana

What stories do these 194 old maps tell about New Orleans'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 New Orleans's history through maps:

  • Trace New Orleans's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into New Orleans's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

New Orleans, LA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Kenner, Indian Beach, and other nearby areas
  2. 1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 New Orleans
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and other nearby areas
  3. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1898 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1898 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and other nearby areas
  4. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1902 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1902 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Kenner, Indian Beach, and other nearby areas
  5. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1912 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1912 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and other nearby areas
  6. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1917 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1917 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Kenner, Indian Beach, and other nearby areas
  7. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1920 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1920 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and other nearby areas
  8. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1921 Print
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort, 1921 Print
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Kenner, Indian Beach, and other nearby areas
  9. 1891 Map of New Orleans, 1931 Print
    1891 Map of New Orleans, 1931 Print
    1891 New Orleans
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and other nearby areas
  10. 1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Chef Menteur
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers New Orleans, including Slidell, Howze Beach, and other nearby areas
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