The Mississippi River carves a sharp path through this urban landscape, winding around Gouldsboro Bend and separating the historic Vieux Carre and Central Business District from the West Bank communities of Algiers Point and McDonoghville. This map captures a densely layered metropolitan environment, where historic burial grounds like Metairie Cem, Saint Louis Cem Number 1, and Greenwood Cem stand alongside modern academic institutions such as Dillard Univ and Xavier Univ of Louisiana. The industrial and maritime character of the region is evident in the complex network of waterways, including the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal and the industrial infrastructure of the Harvey Canal Number One. South of the river, the suburban growth of Terrytown and Marrero contrasts with the preserved areas of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, while NG Jackson Barracks anchors the eastern edge of the city.
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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 NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · New Orleans SE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · New Orleans SW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500