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1965 Map of Auvergne

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Auvergne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Auvergne and the surrounding Jackson County wetlands define this landscape, where the Cache River and its complex network of sloughs dictate the pattern of human settlement. The map reveals an agrarian society deeply connected to its water sources, featuring a notable Fish Hatchery and various water management systems like the Flume near Remmel. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, such as the Odd Fellows Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Lampkins Cem, provide essential data for genealogical research into the families that established these river-bottom communities.

Transportation and infrastructure reflect the mid-century economy, showing the AIRPORT (Abandoned) and a primary Landing Strip near Murphys Corner. Small social centers are evidenced by the Rutherford Sch and churches like St Lukes Ch, anchoring crossroads like Erwin and Johnstown. The terrain is marked by the seasonal movement of water through Village Slough and Turkey Slough, illustrating the constant balance between cultivation and the natural floodplain.