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1951 Map of Mulberry

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Mulberry and the surrounding river bottomlands are captured here in a period of transition, where the Mulberry River joins the Arkansas River amidst a complex network of sloughs and islands. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Missouri Pacific railroad and the significant elevation of Mill Creek Mountain to the south. Local life is anchored by dispersed rural settlements like Pleasant View and Vine, supported by community institutions such as Union School and Mount Hope Church.

Evidence of local industry is visible through multiple Sawmill locations and a Strip mine near Vesta, indicating a landscape shaped by both timber and mineral extraction. The map also traces infrastructure from a previous decade with the presence of a WPA Road, highlighting the area's development during the post-Depression era. From the oxbow of Vine Prairie Lake to the broad expanse of Arbuckle Island, the map documents a river-dependent geography before modern channelization.