1967 Map of Little Woods

About this map

The industrial and aerospace expansion of New Orleans dominates this coastal landscape along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. At the heart of the region is the massive National Aeronautics and Space Administration facility at Michoud, a site of critical importance during the mid-century space race. The surrounding geography is defined by a complex network of man-made waterways like the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet and Dwyer Canal, which cut through the low-lying wetlands. Growing residential developments such as Village de L'Est and Sherwood Forest appear alongside established institutions including St Maria Goretti Ch and Abramson High Sch. The map documents the transition of this area from marshland and lagoons like Lake Marseille into a hub of federal industry and suburban growth, supported by the Louisville and Nashville railroad and Hayne Blvd.