New Orleans Map, Explained

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00:00 Intro
01:50 Placement of the City
05:24 Orientation of the City
08:02 A word I learned
10:35 Video Sponsor
11:29 Cemeteries
12:59 Timeline & Slavery
14:55 Impact of the Fires
15:44 Canal Street
20:11 Development of Neighborhoods
The Historic New Orleans Collection was so helpful and has so many good resources: www.hnoc.org/
The Gallier House: hgghh.org/
Thank you Richard Campanella. I leaned a lot on his work: richcampanella.com/
More reading:
flambeauxtours.com/blog/2022/...
64parishes.org/entry/spanish-....
www.hnoc.org/publications/fir....
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[@DanielsimsSteiner]

Thank you Yayyah, Lawrence, Peter and Winston! You're each incredible.

[@fallsimmer2655]

Would be so cool to see you Explain the Baltimore map

[@kevinwilliams7510]

Great video! You should definitely do one covering the map of Savannah, Ga

[@nfddoobie]

do one for baton rouge

[@winstonho0805]

This is Winston Ho, and thanks for the video! I enjoyed watching it! What's funny is that my own KZbin channel has a video of the annual New Orleans holiday parade in 2022, and you can see float riders throwing candy canes and Christmas themed red and green beads from the floats. Ah yes, now that's what a parade should look like...

[@duuet5614]

I know you already did one on nyc but Long Island as a whole could make an amazing video because of how diverse it’s history is

[@winstonho0805]

This is Winston Ho, and thanks for the video! I enjoyed watching it! What's funny is that my own KZbin channel has a video of the annual New Orleans holiday parade in 2022, and you can see float riders throwing candy canes and Christmas themed red and green beads from the floats. Ah yes, now that's what a parade should look like...

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

Winston! Thank you so much for all your help!

[@Weeabaon]

Your remark at the end about how everywhere else is weird compared to New Orleans really made the entire video.

[@cmaclsu]

Winston, you are a wealth of knowledge and he was right. Everything you shared was concise and eloquently said. I will definitely plan a stop to your museum when I'm in town next. Thanks for all that you do!

[@dduuddeechil]

You're an incredible presenter and speaker man, reminds me of my favorite kind of history teachers!

[@visit_hnoc]

Thank you for including The Historic New Orleans Collection in your research! You are welcome back any time.

[@winstonho0805]

This is Winston Ho, and yes, it was a lot of fun. Though I should get a haircut next time you film me...

[@creolebeth]

I'm a native New Orleanian and my only complaint is that you don't have an entire series about New Orleans. I'd love to see your treatment of Algiers, on the West Bank, where I grew up. And of course bring back all those wonderful brilliant NOLA experts.

[@ryanburks1314]

I’m also a native, but I’m from Metry, which to pretty much everyone not from here, has zero knowledge of its existence.

[@brandongardner7398]

I'm from Gretna, LA.

[@_A.J_.]

I would love that as well!! 🫶👋

[@jomelamusic3298]

OMG! You were here for one of the craziest rains and subsequent floods we’ve had in a while. I’m a musician who was gigging that night, and 4 of my friends’ cars got totaled in that flood while playing. At least you go to see Barkus! So glad you enjoyed our amazing city.

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

It was an intense welcome to the city!! Such a fun place to see!

[@jxq12]

Do you live in fear knowing that your city will be the first in the western hemisphere to succumb to climate change's rising sea levels and fear of the next hurricane?

[@enyfilm]

He’s right about the Thanksgiving parade, that’s why native New Yorkers don’t go😂

[@quinzequinze]

Lmao I came to comment the same! You were here for the storm that flooded my car 😂

[@chefssaltybawlz]

Dang. Hope y’all okay. This is why when I come from Houston I have my go to parking garage on Canal and I leave it there high up and secure lol.

[@artmanhal]

I'm a 75 year old New Orleans native. I'm so glad that you're video showed up for me today. I love the information... I love the video... I love New Orleans. Thank you again and again! 🎶🥳👍🎉🎶

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[@GammaRaie]

Thank god…. I thought it was just me!😂😂😂😂

[@yanczar]

I am a city nerd from Europe and you are pouring gasoline on my nerdiness fire. Thank you!

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

haha Lets goooo!

[@trvst5938]

You ever watched any vids on the catacombs? The whole legality of land rights extending far into the ground. 😂

[@theindividualchef]

You should make the European wing of the channel!

[@Adiscretefirm]

New Orleans has often been called the most European city in the US

[@Trifln214]

@@Adiscretefirmit was once known as “Paris of America”

[@garretthoie6542]

Best description of Robert Moses ever 22:02

[@logantravis2084]

yeah. NOT a fan of Robert Moses. What a terrible lasting effect this man had on daily lives. His horrible policies are STILL being implemented to this day in current urban planning as they are such immutable foundations to everything we do. Fighting against these clearly classist, racist and unsustainable perspectives is nearly impossible. Robert Moses is a name almost no one knows and yet every American deals with his terrible ideas everyday

[@GeorgeP-uj8xc]

I love that these videos are getting longer and more in-depth. I could watch this stuff all day.

[@deanstanley2125]

If you stand at Poland avenue just off the french market you can can watch the ships go by the river above your head.

[@RIPFemaleDoggy]

“We could do it now though” is crazy but kinda funny how she did it

[@w8wzcarl183]

I am a New Orleanian. This is the best video about our city's history/development I've seen insofar as it explains the current city's layout in its historical context. You did a better job of this than many people who are from here. Good work and thank you! Please come back and visit again soon!

[@AndrewCoatesAndrew]

This has to be my favorite channel now

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

Whoooaa that's so kind! Thank you!

[@Phoenix96886]

Wake up babe, new US city maps explained just dropped

[@chefssaltybawlz]

As a Houstonian I grew up going to New Orleans at least twice a summer because my parents were in love with the city and so am I. Vive La Nouvelle-Orleans ⚜️

[@jonbobb295]

i am NOT one to comment on youtube vids usually BUT i am a huge map nerd and have been to nola more times than i count. the city has always had a special place in my heart and i've always been OBSESSED with how this city has grown from swamp to what is now. the difference between maps of when it was first settled to the grid layout today always blows my mind. probably one of my most enjoyed video on this channel and on youtube yet ! keep doing you

[@ReddOchober]

Grand father was a geologist and mathematician, and my father is a land surveyor. I worked in surveying for 25 years with him. I love maps and still enjoy diving into them, and spent many years making them. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@kimberlymcdaniel8097]

Bienville’s Dilemma is a great read to learn a lot of the backstory of how New Orleans came to be.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

My favorite part of New Orleans urbanism is definitely the streetcar system! The streetcars actually have to do with the po' boy as during a 1929 streetcar strike, the Martin brothers served free sandwiches for their former colleagues! The St. Charles Avenue line is the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world! Planning for the line began in 1831, and it began operating as the New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad with steam locomotives in 1835 (the Pontchartrain train you mentioned at 19:17 opened first in 1831), but objections to the soot and locomotive noise increased, and transport was switched to cars that were powered by horses. In the late 19th century, desire for a transit mode that was better than horses but without the disruptive effects of locomotives resulted in a number of systems being tried out. Experimental systems included overhead cable propulsion, including a cable clamp patented by PGT Beauregard in 1869 that was later being adapted for the San Francisco cable cars. While the city's first experiments with electric-powered cars were made in 1884, electric streetcars were not considered sufficiently developed for widespread use until the line was electrified in February 1893! Buses began to be used in New Orleans transit in 1924, and overtime, the majority of streetcar lines were converted to bus or were abandoned outright by the end of WWII, except St Charles Ave! Since then, the city restored streetcars to Canal Street in 2004 and built a new Riverfront line in 1988 and Rampart-St Claude line in 2013.

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

Agreed! We need to restore our lost trolley systems here in the U.S.! 💚

[@jessmelgar219]

I’ve always been so drawn to the beauty and life of New Orleans, but still haven’t gotten the chance to visit. One day I hope!

[@jessj8313]

Honestly, this channel deserves at least 500k more subs. Sadly this stuff is already covered (very badly) by the likes of Wendover and OBF etc, and it's a shame. Keep at it Daniel! Love what you're doing - the research, the production value, the journalism, everything is 10/10.

[@averyshaham1697]

Wendover is both good and doesn't do these types of videos

[@scottanos9981]

​@@averyshaham1697I dunno Wendover inserts too many random jokes to try and keep the audience's attention. It's like he's geared towards appealing to young teenagers

[@iea96]

This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites on KZbin! Absolutely love these detailed explanations.

[@PatrioticGaPatriotHD]

I did not think I would watch a full video about the city history of a place I've never been to today... you've earned yourself a subscriber! Would love to see the history of Chicago before and after the great fire some day! (That's my hometown) I feel like this channel is going to blow up and I can officially say I was here at 37k.

[@jamesdyson9502]

I'm loving these videos, the quality is so impressive. Fascinating as a Brit to learn about the history of these American cities - helps that I am similarly obsessed with maps!

[@angusgtw]

This is the most interesting content anywhere at the moment. Your videomaking is incredible.

[@asherward8720]

I’ve been loving all of these videos, great job on them! I could watch for hours, even more detail and history and depth would be fantastic. Also screw Robert Moses, I literally gasped when you said his name, like a surprise cameo of a recurring villain in a tv show.

[@swidel12]

Loved this video (especially the dog parade) and I am hoping you will do St. Louis next, but I'm not the boss of you. Doesn't matter which city, I'll still watch it

[@markhargis7162]

As a life long New Orleanean, this has to be one of the best representations of the city. Some of which I wasn't familiar with. Great job with the documentary and shout out to the local experts who helped. Laissez les bons temps rouler

[@GBGamebattles]

love the quality of your production Daniel! Keep up the great work

[@Xmalzlfkekepxksldp]

Watched all the map videos today and they’re great! I would love to see a video about Savannah Georgia, not as big of a city as the other ones you’ve done but you’d do it well for sure.

[@UnitedStatesOfBrown]

Incredible lens to view the city from! The historical understanding from the local people was incredibly enlightening and makes for yet another banger of a vid! Best channel on KZbin rn imho ❤️

[@ethanmcdonald7840]

these are awesome, please keep it up! I def recommend doing Buffalo, NY!

[@bobbynay23]

I mean… I was on this trip and I still learned more from this video. 10/10

[@dmduet1]

@Peter!!!! I miss you so much and proud to see your representing our home!!! 💚💜💛

[@TylerBarlow]

You should look into Montreal next, I think you would find it very interesting!

[@frenchquarterphantoms]

Thanks for joining us at French Quarter Phantoms Tours, We enjoyed your visit see you next time .

[@brockdavis2046]

Please do an Explained for Denver! Its grid system is very confusing but has lots of interesting history behind it.

[@seangates8984]

I'd love this also, things like Denver annexing Highland would be really interesting to cover

[@henriquejambu]

12:52 wow i honestly never thought about above ground/underground burials! My city was colonized by the Portuguese so I guess that's why all of our older cemeteries have elaborated above ground tombs, I just thought it was the norm eveywhere!

[@nunya44288]

New Orleans is home, and I've been waiting for you to do a video on her for so long. Wonderful job!

[@ConcreteAfterRain]

not even mentioning the city park just shows how much more there is to say about new orleans

[@MrAzijn]

My god I saw this channel and just gasped - I'm an obsessive map nerd and recently (November) got to go to New Orleans so spent ages looking at the city grid and the outer area. This is pure crack for me, subbed!

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

I’m so glad you’re here!!

[@29thizzle]

Great video of New Awlins! Of course as a New Orleanian born and raised (Magnolia Projects, uptown New Orleans) I appreciate the in-depth history of my city. Merci beaucoup, Monsieur!

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

Palimpcest! I can now put a word to what I love and we both share this - - love old maps and the history of city layouts!

[@jopainting1668]

I made my way over here from Johnny Harris' channel and I'm so glad I did and that you've done all this work! Thank you to everyone who helped, especially the people in NO 💛💜

[@algcutdog]

I read Accidental City years ago. Fantastic book. Would love a video version of it. Great stuff Daniel!

[@mikedaflexta]

Born and raised in that city and for as much as I thought I knew; this vid sharpened my awareness of the things I didn't. Great work bruh.

[@dawnwolfe6541]

I was stationed at the Naval Support Activity in Algiers in the late 1990's. We would walk down to the Canal Street ferry and hang out in the Quarter. I still love that city.

[@virgilioalmeida]

Fantastic video, Daniel. Thanks a lot for what you’ve done. I’m visiting N’oleans this year after 33 years of my first visit. Can’t wait to see how the city is.

[@DanielsimsSteiner]

That’s so exciting! So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@tylermccalip9982]

My house is in this video. I’m gone for the summer and this made me so homesick, in a nice way

[@Lombwolf]

You should do a video about the map of LA. It’s so interesting how LA started as a bunch of smaller towns with lots of agriculture then turned into massive oil fields, then the mega city that it is now.

[@kevinlynch6396]

Another killer map breakdown? Don’t mind if I do.

[@bradellison1345]

I was in New Orleans over new years and I wished I had seen this video before going. Well done.

[@Yoghurtmale8]

Yes! I’m building a Cities Skylines city inspired by New Orleans right now this video is perfect!

[@iSmokeification]

this stuff is so cool. two of my favorite things, history and maps

[@JackTorrance-qd9up]

Me too , love maps and the book that has some of the oldest maps The Bible. The past present and Future live and can be understood within Maps .

[@joshnunez518]

immediate sub for you my friend. this is an amazing video. New Orleans is my hometown and you did the city so much justice by creating this video so well. You make me want to create videos and tell stories like this!!!

[@gadaadyn8190]

no matter if you are born or move to New Orleans it will always be in your heart. 504Ever

[@benjwicker]

Daniel, this channel is so good/inspiring. I learn so much from each of these videos, keep it up.

[@maryjonaylor3476]

Well done! Your videos are not only informative but very entertaining. I need to watch it again.

[@darwinprice6693]

Outstanding work. New Orleans is my favorite city and this video was informative, well made, and fun. Cartography is my thing.

[@BrandonWatson-sk3yq]

I'm quickly falling madly in love with Yah yah 😅

[@conman_co]

Right 😅

[@Papayotin]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. I went into a deep dive of Kansas City's geography last summer and seeing it done with the rest of the country is so much fun. Thanks Daniel for the work you put into these, they're so well done and engaging. Can't wait for the StL and KC episodes someday!

[@AngelManuelBlogs]

Just came across this video yesterday and tuned into the SLC video today. I was hoping to see a channel full of cities I can learn about, because your content is very engaging and see you’re just getting started. I’m so excited to see everything you have coming up!

[@ericcriteser4001]

As a Detroiter, New Orleans and Boston compete as my number two and three favorite American cities. Thanks for sharing.

[@RIPFemaleDoggy]

I was just there for the first time 1 month ago !!! This is so 🔥🔥

[@tristandashark4634]

I'm from New Orleans and just discovered this on my feed. Great video!

[@tylerd.thorpe1238]

Another absolute banger. Keep up the amazing work 🤘@Sharpie should sponsor you. Just sayin’. Also, where did you get that Jazz hoodie?!

[@JConnn]

Just when you think he couldn't top the last one.... he did THAT.

[@MrLedeberg]

this channel is gold , doing great sir , thanks to your guests who know alot about their cities

[@ArduinoRR]

I love how you explained New Orleans history with maps. I respect your excellent map literacy!

[@stuartshaffer6619]

The Robert Moses cameo! I was just listening to the 99pi series on the Power Broker before watching this. Media worlds collide. Love your videos keep up the good work.

[@diphorus9933]

Amazing video! Excited to see what city you cover next!

[@ridhachowdhury1831]

Amazing content, this channel is bound to blowup keep it pushing.

[@visit_hnoc]

Thank you for visiting!

[@kennypascoe4752]

Another great video. Another city for me to add to actually enjoy and visit after I retire my trucking career in June.

[@mswco1414]

Excellent! What an unbelievable presentation! Nice work!

[@ynotchristian1366]

I’m so glad the local experts joined the video! I enjoyed all portions of this & definitely want to visit!

[@Hypn0tyque]

Even as a native New Orleanian, I learned some stuff watching this video. Great work breaking down the weird history of our beautiful city. Earned a sub! 👍

[@joeadm3771]

great video, research, production, guests, etc.!

[@lagritsalammas]

I'm glad you keep on doing this series, it's top quality content! Looking forward to the next one!

[@GrahamGibby]

Yeahyouright, Daniel. This makes me so homesick, and looking forward to my next trip back.

[@EPMTUNES]

Nice video. I’ve been reading The Power Broker and the palimpsest visible in old maps of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and queens, we’re very enlightening to see.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Awesome work. The guests were particularly great ..we thank them for their time and knowledge.

[@strangebones2000]

South LA native here, appreciate some love for Nola

[@jamiebray8532]

Have you ever thought of doing 1 on Savannah GA. We have a huge amount of history and a great story.

[@GunShark0]

912 lessgo!😅

[@omatt.99]

I hope you know how much we appreciate your work! This is truly phenomenal. Love from Beirut!

[@leowaldbaumApush]

Fantastic video, I have been watching since your boston video and your editing has greatly improved. thought I was watching a vox video at first. Keep it up and I am excited for your future videos!

[@pedroruizbaracat6109]

Fantastic video! What a fascinating city!

[@sadiepark995]

Fantastic job Daniel!!

[@WarhawkYT]

Amazing stuff bro, living in Texas and traveling to New Orleans at least once every 2 years, its a cool experience each time I visit!

[@crossroads198x]

Wonderful video as always!

[@MrBoliao98]

You have a well-produced video on New Orleans, and if I ever buy a house, I'm picking the old city.

[@BamShazzams]

This was such a fascinating video! (coming from a Louisiana Native). Over the years I have been attempting to solve "The Secret" Written by Byron Preiss and this video has certainly come in handy apposed to me just digging through old archives for maps. We have quiet a bit of New Orleans folks who have been looking for the clay box Bryon hid in NOLA in the 80's for quiet some time now. I didn't know if this was up your alley but I thought Id throw it out there considering it used to be one of the craziest treasure hunts I have ever participated in! Hope you had fun in NOLA!

[@ronaldweaver6791]

We owe these three historians alot, I hope they realize how important their information and knowledge is to all of us. 😮 Next video suggestion is the Castello Map of lower Manhattan. I realize you already made one on the grid system above Canal Street , in Manhattan.

[@tinguspingus1538]

This dude doesn't miss

[@dustinmartin2358]

Great video! I just got back from New Orleans and it is great to have some additional context about the neighborhoods that I was just exploring. Also, I love that Robert Moses description.

[@PurpleHippoCinema]

Your videos are so well made!

[@OutThereVideos]

Absolutely love this series! Please keep them coming! Literally every city has a fascinating story to go along with their street grid and i want to hear about alll of them

[@sarahfranssen]

Loving this channel. Keep up the good work Daniel. Cheers from NZ 🇦🇺

[@lanster77schannel]

Thank you, Daniel, I hope you continue making content like this.

[@pelicanus4154]

I grew up in New Orleans & only watched this out of curiosity as to how you'd approach the subject. Great Job! Loved how you outlined each area on the map by hand to explain development. It's a good method. I even learned a couple of things. Will get to your other videos soon.

[@GammaRaie]

Well done!!! I am from New Orleans and you taught me a couple things I did not know!!!!! TY!