1966 Map of New Orleans East

About this map

The Vieux Carre and the dense urban core of New Orleans anchor this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a city defined by its relationship with the Mississippi River. Purple overprinting from 1972 revisions highlights the expansion of the metropolitan area, particularly the growth of suburban communities like Terrytown and the industrial development flanking the Harvey Canal. The intricate network of the New Orleans Public Belt RR and the New Orleans and Lower Coast RR reflects a heavy reliance on rail for port logistics. Beyond the historic center, the map identifies significant cultural and institutional landmarks such as Dillard University and Tulane University, alongside the vast grounds of Metairie Cemetery and the Fairgrounds Racetrack. This edition captures the city before later modern developments, showing the established footprints of neighborhoods from Algiers to Arabi at the height of the mid-century era.