1985 Map of Mulberry

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The Red River dominates this mid-1980s landscape, serving as the fluid border between Bryan County, Oklahoma and Fannin County, Texas. The river's path is marked by dramatic oxbows and secondary water features like Choctaw Slough and Caney Slough, illustrating the shifting nature of this alluvial boundary. On the Texas side, rural life is anchored by a network of country churches and small family burial grounds, including Fairview Ch and its neighboring Fairview Cem, as well as Parker Grove Ch. To the south, the artificial shoreline of Valley Lake stands in contrast to the natural winding course of Caney Creek and Murphy Creek. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Powerplant near the lake indicates the intersection of agricultural tradition and modern infrastructure in this river-bottom region.