Lake Pontchartrain dominates this perspective of the Louisiana coast, where the urban boundaries of New Orleans meet the open water. This maritime environment is defined by its massive scale and the critical transport links that bridge the parishes. The most prominent structural feature is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, a vital artery extending from the southern shore into the center of the lake. The map reveals the intricate aquatic boundaries where St. Tammany Parish, Jefferson Parish, and Orleans Parish converge over the water, illustrating the complex jurisdictional landscape of the region just north of the city center.
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1891 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Slidell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Covington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · South Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Little Woods
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1938 · Indian Beach
USGS Topo · 1:31,680