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1960s Maps of New Orleans, Louisiana

Explore 26 historic maps of New Orleans from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.

New Orleans, LA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Mobile
    1960 Map of Mobile
    1960 Mobile
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape of busy ports, military airbases, and barrier islands. Trace the rail lines of the Louisville & Nashville through BILOXI and Pascagoula or find family history in towns like Bayou La Batre and Poplarville.
  4. 1961 Map of Breton Sound
    1961 Map of Breton Sound
    1961 Breton Sound
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana delta and the outer marshes of Plaquemines Parish are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Researchers can trace the river settlements from Davant to Venice, locate isolated stations like Port Eads, and find old sites such as Fort Jackson.
  7. 1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Baton Rouge, 1966 Print
    1961 Baton Rouge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Louisiana in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep river bends and sprawling coastal lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Free-Nigger Point, Donaldsonville, and the Illinois Central Railroad.
  10. 1962 Map of Baton Rouge
    1962 Map of Baton Rouge
    1962 Baton Rouge
    1962 Print · USGS
    South Louisiana in the early sixties reveals a landscape of river-bend parishes and emerging interstate corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through historic river towns like Donaldsonville and Plaquemine, or follow the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through the swamp basins.
  13. 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
  16. 1963 Map of Mobile
    1963 Map of Mobile
    1963 Mobile
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the dawn of the sixties shows a thriving maritime and military corridor from Louisiana to Alabama. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Louisville & Nashville RR and find landmarks from Brookley AFB to Fort Morgan.
  19. 1965 Map of Mobile
    1965 Map of Mobile
    1965 Mobile
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at mid-century reveals a landscape of expanding ports and vital military installations from Louisiana to Alabama. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Biloxi, Pascagoula, and Mobile, alongside the sprawling De Soto National Forest.
  22. 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
  25. 1965 Map of Spanish Fort, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Spanish Fort, 1966 Print
    1965 Spanish Fort
    1966 Print · USGS
    New Orleans along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain reached a height of mid-century development just before significant urban changes. Researchers can trace the layout of City Park, the Spanish Fort Ruins, and numerous parochial institutions like St Joseph Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Spanish Fort NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Spanish Fort NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Spanish Fort NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The open waters of the Gulf Coast are captured in the mid-1960s at the intersection of three Louisiana parishes. Researchers can trace the path of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (Toll) and the Indefinite Boundary between St Tammany, Jefferson, and Orleans.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1966 Map of New Orleans East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of New Orleans East, 1967 Print
    1966 New Orleans East
    1967 Print · USGS
    New Orleans and its riverfront parishes are captured in the mid-1960s as the city expanded across its historic levees. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Metairie Cemetery, locate old schools like Behrman High Sch, or explore the industrial waterfront at the New Orleans Army Base.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1966 Map of Belle Chasse, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Belle Chasse, 1968 Print
    1966 Belle Chasse
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River's shifting path and industrial riverfront dominate the landscape of Plaquemines Parish in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, the English Turn Cem, and the Sea Train Terminal near Belle Chasse.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1967 Map of Chef Menteur, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Chef Menteur, 1968 Print
    1967 Chef Menteur
    1968 Print · USGS
    The eastern reaches of Orleans Parish come into focus during the late sixties, where the tides of the Gulf meet the city's outskirts. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Bayou Sauvage, locate the site of Fort Macomb, and see the early layout of Venetian Isles.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1967 Map of Martello Castle, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Martello Castle, 1968 Print
    1967 Martello Castle
    1968 Print · USGS
    St. Bernard Parish in the late sixties reveals a coastal landscape where historic sites and modern maritime engineering meet. Genealogists and local historians can locate Shell Beach, the St Bernard High Sch, and the landmark MARTELLO CASTLE near the newly cut Gulf Outlet Canal.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Chalmette, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Chalmette, 1968 Print
    1967 Chalmette
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal St. Bernard Parish and the New Orleans riverfront are captured during a period of industrial and residential expansion in the late sixties. Trace the historical footprint of Chalmette and find local landmarks like Merrit Cem and Chalmette National Historical Park.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1967 Map of South Point, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of South Point, 1968 Print
    1967 South Point
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake Pontchartrain and its coastal marshes are captured in the late sixties as industrial and transit networks expanded across the parish lines. Researchers can trace the early path of Interstate 10 near South Point and the underwater footprint of the Big Point Gas Field.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1967 Map of North Shore, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of North Shore, 1968 Print
    1967 North Shore
    1968 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Pontchartrain appear here in the late sixties as the coastal communities near Slidell began to take shape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Fields Cem, North Shore Chapel, and the waterfront at North Shore Beach.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1967 Map of Little Woods, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Little Woods, 1968 Print
    1967 Little Woods
    1968 Print · USGS
    New Orleans and the lakefront are seen here in the late sixties as suburban expansion and industrial aerospace hubs reach into the eastern wetlands. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Little Woods, the NASA facility at Michoud, and St Maria Goretti Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1967 Map of Spanish Fort, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Spanish Fort, 1969 Print
    1967 Spanish Fort
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson and Orleans Parish lakefronts are shown here in the late sixties as suburban expansion reached the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Trace the development of neighborhoods like Bucktown and Indian Beach alongside the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
  64. 1968 Map of Rigolets, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Rigolets, 1969 Print
    1968 Rigolets
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana coast at the edge of the Rigolets shows a complex world of tidal passes and marsh islands in the late sixties. Trace the historic Fort Pike State Monument, the path of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and landmarks like White Kitchen.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1968 Map of Alligator Point, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Alligator Point, 1969 Print
    1968 Alligator Point
    1969 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshes of Orleans Parish in the late sixties reveal a landscape of working waterways and remote rail lines. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville tracks across the swamp or locate early energy infrastructure like Gas Wells near Truloix Point.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1969 Map of Rigolets, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Rigolets, 1970 Print
    1969 Rigolets
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana coast meets the Mississippi line in the late sixties, showing a landscape of tidal passes and railroad outposts. Researchers can trace the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad past English Lookout or locate the historic Port Pike State Monument.
  73. 1969 Map of Chef Menteur, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Chef Menteur, 1970 Print
    1969 Chef Menteur
    1970 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Orleans and the Lake Pontchartrain shores are captured here during a decade of massive aerospace and industrial growth. Researchers can locate the sprawling Michoud Station, trace the Southern Railway through Slidell, and identify local sites like Abramson High Sch.
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