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2017 Map of Newark

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The White River winds through the southern landscape of Independence County, carving out distinct features like Caster Bend, Hulsey Bend, and Pleasant Island. This riparian environment is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Big Bottom Slough and Swan Lake Drainage Ditch manage water across the fertile lowlands. The settlement of Newark serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Magness and Oil Trough.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Blue Springs Cemetery, Macedonia Cemetery, and Akron Cemetery. The transition from the northern hills, drained by Dota Creek and Fivemile Creek, to the southern river bottom illustrates the geographic variety that shaped early Arkansas agriculture and settlement patterns. Notable landmarks like the Mud Creek Site One Reservoir highlight modern water management efforts in this long-established farming region.