1967 Map of Chalmette

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a massive sweep through this coastal landscape, defining the industrial and residential development of St. Bernard Parish. Heavy industrial footprints including a large Refinery and a Sewage Disposal facility sit adjacent to growing mid-century neighborhoods like Chalmette and Meraux. The area's deep historical roots are evidenced by the Chalmette Nat Cem and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which preserve the grounds of the Battle of New Orleans. To the north, the Forty Arpent Canal and the Back Protection Levee mark the boundary between developed land and the marshy expanses of Bayou Bienvenue. The map records a dense network of local schools, from the Lacoste Sch to Our Lady of Holy Cross College, reflecting the suburban expansion into the lowlands before modern coastal changes.