1968 Map of Krotz Springs

About this map

The Krotz Springs settlement serves as a focal point along the western bank of the Atchafalaya River, situated at a critical juncture of Louisiana's water management infrastructure. This survey captures a complex network of man-made and natural waterways, including the massive West Atchafalaya Floodway and the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway. The landscape is defined by the legacy of flood control, seen in the Des Glaises Diversion Channel and the Courtableau Outlet Channel, which redirect the waters of Bayou Courtableau. Beyond the civil engineering, the local economy is evidenced by the Krotz Springs Oil and Gas Field, while older traces of settlement persist at Midway Cem and various unnamed cemeteries. The area is a labyrinth of interconnected bayous such as Big Bayou De Grasse and Twomile Bayou, reflecting the intricate hydrology of the Atchafalaya Basin.