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1949 Map of Mulberry

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Mulberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The phosphate-rich landscape of Polk County is defined here by extensive extraction sites, including numerous Strip Mines and tailings ponds surrounding the central hub of Mulberry. This mid-century survey illustrates a complex industrial environment where the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads intersect to serve the mining operations and settlements like Kingsford and South Mulberry.

Beyond the industrial pits, established communities and rural landmarks persist. Family and local history researchers can identify the Fitzgerald Cem and Medulla Cem, alongside local congregations at Medulla Ch, St Johns Ch, and Mt Olive Ch. Notable water bodies such as Banana Lake and Scott Lake provide geographic contrast to the excavated terrain, while the North Prong Alafia River flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle.