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1930s Maps of New Orleans, Louisiana

Explore 13 historic maps of New Orleans from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how New Orleans's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring New Orleans's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1932 Map of New Orleans NE
    1932 Map of New Orleans NE
    1932 New Orleans NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    New Orleans and the West Bank riverfront are seen in the early thirties, showing the dense grid of the French Quarter and the sprawling medical and university districts. Researchers can find old landmarks like St Louis Cathedral, the Custom House, and Gretna High School.
  4. 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.
  7. 1936 Map of North Shore
    1936 Map of North Shore
    1936 North Shore
    1936 Print · USGS
    Coastal St. Tammany Parish in the mid-thirties is defined by its sprawling wetlands and the early infrastructure crossing the water. Researchers can trace the original rail lines of the Southern and Southern Pontchartrain as they connect landings like North Shore and Howze Beach.
  10. 1936 Map of South Point
    1936 Map of South Point
    1936 South Point
    1936 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish in the mid-1930s is a landscape of expansive water and critical rail links along the shore. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern railroad as it reaches South Point and locate marshland features like Irish Lagoon.
  13. 1936 Map of Chef Menteur, 1938 Print
    1936 Map of Chef Menteur, 1938 Print
    1936 Chef Menteur
    1938 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Orleans and the Rigolets area are shown in the mid-1930s as drainage projects and rail lines reshaped the marshlands. Researchers can trace early settlements at Little Woods and Micheaud, or locate sites like Fort Macomb and the Dead Cypress Swamp.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1936 Map of Spanish Fort, 1938 Print
    1936 Map of Spanish Fort, 1938 Print
    1936 Spanish Fort
    1938 Print · USGS
    The New Orleans lakefront in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of leisure and engineering as the city expanded toward the water. Trace the footprints of Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park, the historic docks at Milneburg, and the path of the Old Spanish Trail.
  19. 1936 Map of Rigolets, 1949 Print
    1936 Map of Rigolets, 1949 Print
    1936 Rigolets
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi meet in the mid-1930s where the Pearl River delta fragments into a maze of islands and bayous. Researchers can trace the early path of Highway No 90, the defenses at Fort Pike, and settlements like Pearlington or Baldwin Lodge.
  22. 1937 Map of Chef Menteur
    1937 Map of Chef Menteur
    1937 Chef Menteur
    1937 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish in the late 1930s was a critical junction of rail and water traffic between the great lakes of the Gulf. You can trace the historic site of Ft Mc Comb and the original path of the Louisville and Nashville railroad across Chef Menteur Pass.
  25. 1938 Map of Little Woods
    1938 Map of Little Woods
    1938 Little Woods
    1938 Print · USGS
    The eastern reaches of New Orleans are shown in the late 1930s as modern drainage and rail lines began to transform the coastal marsh. Researchers can trace the development of Little Woods, Edge Lake, and the rail-side industries near Micheaud and Sugar Mill Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1938 Map of Spanish Fort
    1938 Map of Spanish Fort
    1938 Spanish Fort
    1938 Print · USGS
    The southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain comes alive in the late 1930s as New Orleans expands toward the water. Trace the footprints of Shushan Airport, the historic Milneburg settlement, and leisure landmarks like Pontchartrain Beach and the Southern Yacht Club.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1939 Map of New Orleans East
    1939 Map of New Orleans East
    1939 New Orleans East
    1939 Print · USGS
    The crescent city and its surrounding river parishes are captured in the late 1930s, showing New Orleans' transition into a modern port and educational hub. Genealogists can trace family roots through neighborhoods like Algiers and Arabi, or locate ancestors in St Louis Cem and Metairie Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1939 Map of Chalmette
    1939 Map of Chalmette
    1939 Chalmette
    1939 Print · USGS
    St. Bernard Parish during the late 1930s reveals a world of riverfront plantations and growing rail corridors along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Versailles and Meraux, or locate landmarks such as the Chalmette Nat Cem and Sinclair Ch.
    3 unique versions available
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