
Lake Pontchartrain defines the northern edge of this 1930s survey, showing the evolving waterfront of New Orleans before mid-century expansion. The map details the historic Milneburg area and the adjacent Pontchartrain Beach amusement district, which served as a focal point for local recreation. Further west, the site of the Old Spanish Fort sits near the mouth of St John Bayou, marking a location of significant colonial and early American military history.
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2 editions found
1891 · Spanish Fort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · New Orleans
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Chef Menteur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · St. Bernard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · New Orleans NE
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · New Orleans NW
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
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