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1962 Map of Jacksonport

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Jacksonport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the Black River and the White River anchors this detailed survey of Jackson County, where the shifting waterways define the landscape and historical boundaries. Jacksonport, once a thriving river port, sits at a sharp bend in the river across from Black I, while the nearby city of Newport shows its growth along the Missouri Pacific railroad. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the bottomlands, characterized by oxbows and brakes such as Horseshoe Lake, Moss Brake, and Bush Brake.

Evidence of early rural settlement is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Cheshire Cem, Holloway Cem, and several local congregations like Hickory Grove Ch. Topographic details like Surrounded Hill and the distinctive Dead Mule Bend offer a precise view of the river's path before modern channelization. The inclusion of the Point Ferry and the County Fairground provides a clear picture of local infrastructure and social centers during the early 1960s.