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1951 Map of Mineral Springs South

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Mineral Springs South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Saline River and its meandering bottomlands dominate this mid-century landscape where the borders of Howard, Sevier, Hempstead, and Little River counties converge. The 1975 revisions highlight the rising waters of Millwood Lake, which altered the historical drainage patterns of Negro Branch and Trent Creek. Local life centers on rural crossroads and specialized institutions, including the County Training Sch near Tollette and several neighborhood houses of worship such as Tabernacle Ch and Bright Star Ch.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and industrial evolution is found in the Railroad Grade crossing the terrain near Schaal and the industrial activity near Okay. The map documents established communities like Mineral Springs and Saratoga, alongside quiet landmarks such as Crofton Cem and the river access at Saline Landing. Small tributaries like Mine Creek and Dillard Creek carve through the Buck Range in the northeast, defining the local topography before the reservoir's expansion.