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1965 Map of Auvergne

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Auvergne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Cache River corridor and its surrounding wetlands define the landscape south of Newport during the mid-1960s. This survey illustrates a rural environment shaped by drainage and agriculture, with an extensive network of waterways like Mayberry Slough, Locust Creek, and Skillet Ditch cutting through the terrain. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, recording numerous local burying grounds including Odd Fellows Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Leachville Cem.

Small communities and crossroads such as Auvergne, Erwin, and Johnstown serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads. The infrastructure of the era is evident in features like the Landing Strip near Murphys Corner and the Airport (Abandoned) located west of the Village Slough. Unusual landmarks, such as the Fish Hatchery near Remmel, provide insight into the local economy and land use before further modern development altered these Arkansas lowlands.