Some visuals for class:
La Salle's 1682 voyage:
Here is a link to a handy Google Map outlining the basic factors of the 18th Century on Lake Pontchartrain.
Some questions to consider:
Why would New Orleans, though a poor "site" would be considered and important "situation" for a city of its kind? How did this remain true from Bienville's decision-making process through the colonial era?
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