1951 Map of Fulton

About this map

The Red River creates a labyrinthine boundary between Hempstead and Miller Counties, winding through oxbow lakes and bottomlands south of Fulton. This 1951 survey, updated through the mid-1970s, documents a landscape shaped by water and transport, where the Missouri Pacific railroad crosses the river near the historic site of Old Allens Ferry. The river's shifting course has left behind numerous named water bodies such as Adams Cut-off Lake, Vaughn Lake, and Scott Lake, which defined the local geography of the Lost Prairie and Bois d'Arc regions. Smaller settlements and rural centers are visible, including the stop at Sprudel and Clipper, alongside community landmarks like Galilee Ch, Charity Ch, and the Red Hill Cem. The presence of extensive levee systems and the Gaging Station near the main bridge highlight the ongoing efforts to manage the river's influence on the surrounding farmland.