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1951 Map of New Orleans East

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of New Orleans East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

St Louis Cathedral and the historic French Quarter core anchor this mid-century view of the Crescent City, where the Mississippi River creates a sharp bend between the main city and Algiers. The urban landscape is dense with civic and religious landmarks, from the Custom House and City Hall to the sprawling Metairie Cemetery and the Fairgrounds to the north.

Industrial and maritime activity is evident along the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal and the Harvey Canal, showing the critical role of waterborne commerce. Rail lines including the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific thread through the riverfront districts of Gretna, Harvey, and Marrero, while the U S Naval Base occupies a prominent position on the east bank. This survey captures the city before major interstate expansion, showing a landscape defined by traditional neighborhoods and extensive canal systems like the Intracoastal Waterway.