
The crescent curve of the Mississippi River defines this urban landscape, where the Vieux Carre and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park anchor the historic center. This map meticulously details the city's unique necropoli, from the sprawling grounds of Metairie Cem and Greenwood Cem in the northwest to the dense, historic blocks of Saint Louis Cem Number 1 and Lafayette Cem Number 1. These sites, alongside institutional landmarks like the Tulane University of Louisiana and Loyola University New Orleans, illustrate the cultural and academic foundations of the region.
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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