1965 Map of New Orleans West

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a massive horseshoe bend at Twelvemile Point and Ninemile Point, serving as the central axis for this mid-1960s view of the western New Orleans metropolitan area. On the East Bank, the rapid suburbanization of Metairie and Kenner is evident, with countless new streets and schools like Rummel High Sch and St Marys Sch filling the space between the river and Canal No 4. The industrial character of the West Bank is anchored by the Huey P Long Bridge, connecting the rail infrastructure of the Louisiana Arkansas RR to the shipyards of Avondale and the extensive Tank Farm near Bridge City. The map also captures several local landmarks including the Garden of Memories (Cemetery) and the edge of Audubon Park, illustrating the transition from dense urban development to the wetlands surrounding Bayou Segnette.