1932 Map of New Orleans NE
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1932 Map of New Orleans NE

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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The Mississippi River creates the defining crescent shape of the city, anchoring a complex urban landscape of drainage canals, rail yards, and historic neighborhoods. Extensive cemetery systems like Metairie Cemetery and St Vincent De Paul Cemetery sit alongside educational landmarks including Tulane University and Loyola University. The map documents the city's sophisticated water management, featuring the Sewer and Water Board facilities and the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal cutting through the eastern wards. Across the river on the West Bank, the industrial and residential patterns of Gretna, Algiers, and Harvey are visible, connected by a network of rail lines like the Public Belt RR and the Southern Pacific RR that powered the region's commerce during the early 1930s.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 20.9 inches

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