1951 Map of New Orleans West, 1953 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1951 Map of New Orleans West

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a massive oxbow curve that dominates this 1951 mid-century view of Jefferson Parish, carving past Ninemile Pt and Twelvemile Pt. The landscape is a study in early suburban development and vital transit corridors, featuring the massive Moisant Airport in the northwest and the sprawling rail yards of Plauche. The industrial and transportation backbone of the region is evident in the dense concentration of rail lines, including the Illinois Central Railroad and the Texas and Pacific Railway, which converge near the monumental Huey P Long Bridge.


Find a feature on this map

45 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.8 x 26.7 inches

Editions of this 1951 New Orleans West Map


Historical Maps of New Orleans Through Time

61 maps found


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain