2024 Map of Butte La Rose

About this map

The Butte La Rose settlement serves as the focal point of this hydrologically complex landscape within the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway. The terrain is defined by a dense network of bayous, sloughs, and lakes, illustrating the shifting water patterns of the St. Martin and Iberville Parish border. The Atchafalaya River winds through the center of the sheet, flanked by the Atchafalaya River HWY and River Ridge RD, while smaller communities like Pelba and Atchafalaya sit near the river's upper reaches. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Butte La Rose Cem and trace old family-named routes such as Lena Thevis Rd and Herman Dupuis Rd. The map also captures significant water features including the Whisky Bay Pilot Channel, Cow Island Lake, and Butte La Rose Cutoff, showing the intricate engineering required to manage this low-lying riverine environment.