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1948 Map of Mulberry

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mulberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Mulberry River winds through the northern landscape of this survey, joining the Arkansas River near the western edge of Mill Creek Mountain. In the late 1940s, the town of Mulberry serves as a local hub, supported by the Missouri Pacific railroad. The lowlands between the rivers are characterized by intricate water features like Vine Prairie Lake and Court House Slough, which define the agricultural limits of Vine Prairie and Maxey.

Family and community history is anchored by several rural institutions, including Harmony Church, Bethel Church, and the Pleasant View School near Pleasant View. Southern sections of the map show early industrial activity, notably a Strip mine in the Weaver area. The presence of a WPA Road and numerous small sawmills along Mill Creek illustrates the infrastructure and timber-driven economy of Crawford and Franklin counties during this era.