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1966 Map of New Orleans East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of New Orleans East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Mississippi River makes its iconic crescent bend here, framing the historic Vieux Carre and the dense urban core of New Orleans. This mid-century survey captures a period of significant transition and expansion, showing the established neighborhoods of Algiers and Gretna alongside newer developments like Terrytown. The map is particularly rich in institutional history, detailing the campuses of Tulane University, Loyola University, and Dillard University.

Transport and industry infrastructure is heavily documented, from the Inner Harbor Nav Canal and the Turning Basin to the Greater New Orleans Bridge. Genealogical value is high throughout the sheet, which identifies numerous local schools such as McDonogh No 35 Sch and St Aloysius High Sch, as well as major burial grounds including Metairie Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery. The suburban growth into Jefferson Parish and the industrial activity along the Harvey Canal No 1 reflect the era's economic shifts.