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1968 Map of Ulm

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ulm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define the landscape of the Arkansas Grand Prairie during the late 1960s. The settlement of Ulm serves as a central hub, situated along the St Louis Southwestern railroad line. This period of land use is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation features including Reservoir basins and numerous wells, which supported the region's rice-farming economy. The map reveals a transition between the natural drainage systems of La Grue and Lost Bayou and the structured human alterations required for large-scale cultivation.

Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as St Paul Ch and Zion Cem near Zion Creek, while the administrative landscape is divided by the borders of Prairie, Monroe, and Arkansas counties. The infrastructure of the era is further documented through features like the Townhall, a prominent Radio Tower, and the various flumes and landing strips that serviced the rural population. These details offer a clear view of the technological and social framework of a mid-century Arkansas farming community.