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1974 Map of Mulberry Grove

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Mulberry Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Penn Central and Burlington Northern railroads intersect just outside Mulberry Grove, defining the industrial and logistical character of this Bond County landscape. The mid-1970s terrain is marked by a mix of agricultural infrastructure and energy extraction, notably the Consolidated Oil Field which spans the central portion of the quadrangle along Woburn Road. Water features like Lick Creek and Hurricane Creek drain the area, while the southern reaches show the emerging recreational influence of the Carlyle Lake region.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial sites, including Etcheson Cem, Maxey Cem, and Dunkard Cem. The map also captures several campgrounds and recreational developments such as the Royal Lake Resort and Camp Shadshack near the Governor Bond Lake Spillway, illustrating the transition from traditional farming and oil production to mid-century leisure land use.