1891 Map of Spanish Fort
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1891 Map of Spanish Fort

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

Lake Pontchartrain defines the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the lakefront developments of late 19th-century New Orleans meet the water. The survey reveals a grid-pattern expansion pressing toward the shoreline, punctuated by strategic maritime and recreational outposts like Spanish Fort and Milneburg. These settlements, along with West End, functioned as vital gateways for the city's connection to the lake, supported by early infrastructure including multiple Light House structures that guided vessels safely to port.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1891
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.1 inches

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