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1968 Map of Butte La Rose

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Butte La Rose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Atchafalaya River winds through this low-lying landscape, where water and industrial infrastructure dominate the geography. Small settlements like Butte La Rose and Atchafalaya are positioned alongside an intricate system of levees and waterways, including the Whisky Bay Pilot Channel and the Butte La Rose Cutoff. The map documents the mid-century energy economy through the Plumb and Bob Gas Field, Bayou Bouillon oil and gas field, and an extensive aboveground pipeline network.

Natural features such as Lost Lake, Cow Island Lake, and Opelousas Bay illustrate the complex hydrography of the St. Martin Parish basin. Engineering efforts are evident in the proposed location of new infrastructure and the managed flow between the Upper Grand River and the Little Atchafalaya River. Local landmarks like Davis Roadside Park and the Radio Tower provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians.