2012 Map of Portage

About this map

Portage and its surrounding wetlands occupy a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and levee systems in the early 21st century. The drainage patterns here reveal a complex hydraulic history, with the Atchafalaya River on the eastern edge and the winding Bayou Courtableau feeding into a web of smaller tributaries like Little Fordoche Bayou and Bayou Fordoche. The presence of the Krotz Springs Oil and Gas Field and North Cecilia Gas Field indicates the region's reliance on mineral extraction alongside its traditional aquatic geography. Many local roads carry family names, such as Joe Schexnailder Rd and Lynn Hardy Rd, providing valuable clues for genealogists tracking local land ownership. Significant infrastructure, including the Grand Canal and Portage Levee Rd, highlights the ongoing human effort to manage the water of the Bayou Fusilier of the Swamps.