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1950s Maps of New Orleans, Louisiana

Explore 23 historic maps of New Orleans from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring New Orleans's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

New Orleans, LA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1951 Map of Chef Menteur, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Chef Menteur, 1952 Print
    1951 Chef Menteur
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish in the early fifties is a labyrinth of tidal marshes and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the ruins of Fort Macomb guarding Chef Menteur Pass or locate old landings along Bayou Sauvage and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of South Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of South Point, 1952 Print
    1951 South Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish in the early fifties shows a landscape defined by the expansive waters of Lake Pontchartrain. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail corridor of the Southern line and locate the small settlement at South Point near the Irish Bayou Lagoon.
  10. 1951 Map of Martello Castle, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Martello Castle, 1952 Print
    1951 Martello Castle
    1952 Print · USGS
    The coastal marsh of St. Bernard Parish is shown in the early fifties, before decades of shoreline change. Trace the labyrinth of delta waterways including Bayou Dupre, the Lake Borgne Canal, and the historic site of Martello Castle.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of North Shore, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of North Shore, 1952 Print
    1951 North Shore
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Lake Pontchartrain in the early fifties reveals a landscape of marsh drainage canals and coastal settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines at North Shore, the early layout of Howze Beach, and the Fields Cem burial site.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Belle Chasse, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Belle Chasse, 1952 Print
    1951 Belle Chasse
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lower Plaquemines Parish in the early fifties is captured here as a critical industrial and rail hub along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace riverfront life from Stella to Poydras, or locate mid-century landmarks like Callender Airport and the Sea Train Terminal.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Little Woods, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Little Woods, 1953 Print
    1951 Little Woods
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the development of Little Woods and Lincoln Beach along the lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of the Southern Railway and the industrial roots of Michoud near the Intracoastal Waterway.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Spanish Fort, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Spanish Fort, 1953 Print
    1951 Spanish Fort
    1953 Print · USGS
    New Orleans’ lakefront underwent significant development in the early fifties, blending industrial canals with recreational parks. Trace the historic Spanish Fort site, the grounds of the Milne Home For Boys, and the aviation layout of the New Orleans Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of New Orleans East, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of New Orleans East, 1953 Print
    1951 New Orleans East
    1953 Print · USGS
    New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are shown in the early fifties as the city’s footprint expanded along the river’s great bend. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like St Louis Cem, St Louis Cathedral, and the Metairie Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Chalmette, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Chalmette, 1953 Print
    1951 Chalmette
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal St. Bernard Parish comes to life in the early fifties as suburban growth meets the industrial riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Fazandeville, Stanton, and Meraux or locate the Chalmette Nat Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1953 Map of Spanish Fort, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Spanish Fort, 1954 Print
    1953 Spanish Fort
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson and Orleans Parishes are shown in the early fifties during a period of significant drainage and airfield expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Metairie and West End or locate landmarks like Spanish Fort and the New Orleans Airport.
  37. 1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Mobile
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the streets of Mobile to the marshes of New Orleans. Trace family roots in coastal towns like Pass Christian and Bayou La Batre or locate military landmarks including Keesler AFB.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Rigolets
    1954 Map of Rigolets
    1954 Rigolets
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the mid-century is defined by the critical deep-water passes between the great lakes and the Gulf. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Louisville and Nashville RR past Ft Pike and the remote outpost of Desert Id.
  43. 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.
  46. 1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Baton Rouge, 1974 Print
    1954 Baton Rouge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeast Louisiana in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its river and rail economies. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi River and find landmarks like the Bonnet Carre Spillway and Bayou Plaquemine.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of St. Bernard
    1955 Map of St. Bernard
    1955 St. Bernard
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by river commerce and expansive marshlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like True Love Cemetery, Pakenham Oaks, and the Martello Tower.
  52. 1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Map of Baton Rouge
    1956 Baton Rouge
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Louisiana at the height of the mid-century oil boom shows a landscape of river oxbows and rising industry. Researchers can trace family roots through river towns like Scotlandville or locate early industrial sites and Oil wells near Lake Maurepas.
  55. 1956 Map of Alligator Point, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Alligator Point, 1960 Print
    1956 Alligator Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orleans Parish in the mid-fifties is a landscape of vast marshes and tidal channels. Researchers can trace the path of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and locate early coastal landmarks like Shell Point, Alligator Point, and the Intracoastal Waterway.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Rigolets, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Rigolets, 1960 Print
    1956 Rigolets
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana at the height of the mid-century maritime era reveals a landscape of tidal passes and strategic rail corridors. Trace the path of the Louisville and Nashville railroad past Fort Pike State Monument and the historic Townes Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Rigolets, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Rigolets, 1966 Print
    1956 Rigolets
    1966 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshes of the Louisiana-Mississippi border come alive in this mid-century survey of the Pearl River delta. Researchers can trace the path of the L & N RR through Pearlington and locate the historic defenses at Fort Pike.
  64. 1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Mobile
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast in the mid-1950s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce connecting Alabama to Louisiana. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and military hubs from Keesler Afb to the coastal reaches of Ship Island and Bogalusa.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Breton Sound, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Breton Sound, 1967 Print
    1957 Breton Sound
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River delta is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the fragile marshlands and river-dependent towns of the Louisiana coast. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Pointe a la Hache, Pilottown, and Port Sulphur.
    3 unique versions available
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