1932 Map of New Orleans NE

About this map

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.