
The Mississippi River snakes through this industrial and coastal landscape, defining the boundaries of Chalmette, Arabi, and New Orleans. The map reveals the intricate water management system essential to the region, featuring the Intracoastal Waterway, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Florida-Walk Canal. Along the riverbanks, traditional land patterns are evident at English Turn Bend and Shingle Point, while the interior shows the dense suburban development of Chalmette Vista and Saint Claude Heights.
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1891 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · St. Bernard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · New Orleans NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · New Orleans SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Delacroix
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:31,680