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1951 Map of Fulton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Fulton stands at a prominent bend in the Red River, where the Missouri Pacific railroad crosses the water near a vital Gaging Station. This 1951 survey reveals a landscape deeply defined by the river's migration, marked by oxbows and relic channels such as Adams Cut-off Lake, Scott Lake, and First Old River Lake. The terrain transitions from the low-lying bottoms of Bois d'Arc to the open expanse of Lost Prairie, where Buzzard Bluff overlooks the winding river valley.

Rural community life is anchored by local landmarks like Galilee Ch, El Bethel Ch, and Charity Ch. Small settlements and historic crossings, including Old Allens Ferry, Sprudel, and Clipper, illustrate the mid-century transportation network in Hempstead and Miller Counties. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Fulton Cem and Red Hill Cem, situated on the higher ground north of the floodplain.