historical topo map of New Orleans, LA in 1891

1891 Map of New Orleans

USGS Topo · Published 1898

This historical map portrays the area of New Orleans in 1891, primarily covering Orleans County as well as portions of St. Bernard County, Jefferson County, Plaquemines County, and St. Charles County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the New Orleans region at the time. Published in 1898, it is one of 5 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.7 inches

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