1938 Map of Spanish Fort

About this map

Old Spanish Fort and the lakeside village of Milneburg stand along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain in this pre-war survey of northern New Orleans. The map documents a period of significant coastal transformation, featuring the prominent footprint of Shushan Airport and the recreational development at Pontchartrain Beach. The city's drainage and navigation infrastructure is clearly defined, from the Outfall Canal near the Jefferson Parish line to the massive Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. Cultural and institutional sites like the Milne Home for Boys and Gaudet Sch are situated within the grid of growing neighborhoods. The historical significance of the area is highlighted by Spanish Fort and Bayou St John, while the Southern railroad and numerous canals like the St Charles Canal illustrate the vital transport network of 1930s Louisiana.