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1951 Map of Fulton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fulton stands at a strategic bend where the Missouri Pacific railroad crosses the Red River, serving as a focal point for this Southwest Arkansas riverine landscape. The map reveals an intricate network of oxbow lakes and abandoned channels, such as Adams Cut-off Lake and Old River Lake, which illustrate the river's historical shifts across the Lost Prairie and Bois d'Arc bottomlands. The presence of Old Allens Ferry and the Gaging Station near the main channel underscores the long-standing importance of river management and transport in this region.

Local heritage is anchored by several community landmarks, including Galilee Ch, El Bethel Ch, and Charity Ch. Rural life is further mapped through small settlements like Sprudel and Clipper, while the Fulton Cem and Red Hill Cem provide essential points of reference for genealogical research. A system of Levee works following the riverbanks highlights the ongoing efforts to reclaim and protect the fertile agricultural lands from the seasonal floods of the Red River and its tributaries like Finn Bayou.