2020 Map of Butte La Rose

About this map

The Atchafalaya Basin Floodway dominates this landscape, revealing the complex water management and settlement patterns of Saint Martin Parish. The community of Butte La Rose sits along the winding Atchafalaya River, serving as a focal point for local history with the nearby Butte La Rose Cem. The map illustrates a labyrinth of waterways including the Whisky Bay Pilot Channel and Butte La Rose Cutoff, which facilitate flow through this deltaic environment. Smaller settlements like Atchafalaya and Pelba are positioned near the river, while the western portion of the map features numerous named bays such as Bay A'Bot and Bay Farine. These labels document the persistent human presence within a landscape defined by seasonal flooding and shifting river channels, offering researchers a detailed look at the 21st-century configuration of these Louisiana wetlands.