1951 Map of New Orleans East, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of New Orleans East

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The Mississippi River creates the defining crescent of New Orleans in this mid-century survey, revealing a city shaped by its intricate water management and navigation infrastructure. Urban development is densely packed along the riverfront from Gretna to Marrero on the West Bank, while the East Bank shows the established grid expanding toward Lake Pontchartrain. The map provides a detailed view of the city's complex drainage and shipping network, including the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal and several pumping stations that maintain the city's elevation below sea level.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.4 inches

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