1962 Map of Newark

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White River oxbows and bottomlands dominate the southern half of this landscape, where the Oil Trough Ferry provided a critical crossing point between Oil Trough and the wetlands of Padgett Island. The river’s winding course is marked by significant features like Hulsey Bend and Bear Wallow Slough, illustrating the dynamic nature of the valley before modern channelization. Further north, the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor anchors the settlements of Newark and Magness, reflecting the importance of rail transport to the region's agricultural economy. This area is exceptionally dense with genealogical data, containing numerous family and community burial grounds such as Akron Cem, Blue Springs Cem, and Fetzer Cem. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Big Bottom near the river to the upland areas around Mount Carmel, dotted with local landmarks like the Mt Zion Ch and a rural Fish Hatchery.