1965 Map of Spanish Fort, 1966 Print
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1965 Map of Spanish Fort

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Lake Pontchartrain defines the northern reaches of this mid-century New Orleans survey, showing the city's complex relationship with its waterfront. The shoreline is densely packed with recreational and institutional sites, from the historic Spanish Fort Ruins near Bayou St John to the modern sprawl of the New Orleans Lakefront Airport and Pontchartrain Beach. The map highlights a significant military and educational presence in the Gentilly area, including Camp Leroy Johnson, the U S Naval Reserve Headquarters, and the Southern University (New Orleans Branch). Interior neighborhoods like Lakeshore Park and Lake Vista Park appear fully developed, gridded by iconic thoroughfares such as Elysian Fields Ave and Lakeshore Dr. To the east, the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal and the G M & O RR tracks signal the industrial and transit arteries supporting the city's growth during this era.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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