2011 Map of Auvergne

About this map

Newport and the surrounding agricultural lowlands of Jackson County are defined by a complex network of drainage ditches and slow-moving waterways. The landscape is structured by a grid of rural roads like Macedonia Rd and Jackson 145, supporting small settlements such as Johnstown, Remmel, and Auvergne. This 2011 survey reveals an environment where the natural flow of the Cache River and Village Creek has been heavily managed through engineering projects like the Cypress Creek Ditch and Locust Creek Ditch. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of family and community burial sites, including the Leachville Cemetery, Wilkerson Cemetery, and Sand Hill Cemetery. The distribution of these landmarks, alongside named crossroads like Murphys Corner and Stegall, reflects the historical settlement patterns of the Arkansas Delta as they persisted into the early 21st century.