Map of Greater New Orleans. Louisiana: Boesch, 1934

Title: MAP OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Author: WM. E. Boesch Date: 1934 Condition: Excellent Inches: 32 5/8 x  20 3/8 [Image] Centimeters: 82.86 x 51.75 [Image] Product ID: 308383 This remarkably detailed city plan of New Orleans, Louisiana, was produced and published locally by William E. Boesch in 1934. Its intricate labels offer a wealth of information about the Vieux Carré and the city at large during the Great Depression, highlighting transportation networks, major property owners, notable businesses, schools, recreational sites, military facilities, and more. The map also illustrates the concentration of industries along the Mississippi River, underscoring its central role in the city’s economic life. Accompanying the map is a guidebook featuring a street index and curated lists of local attractions. Background on Creator William E. Boesch was an early 20th-century cartographer and publisher based in New Orleans. He is noted for producing detailed maps of the Gr