1964 Map of Newark

About this map

Newark serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, positioned where the South Fabius River flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by the sinuous path of the river and the presence of an Old Channel, reflecting the natural shifting of waterways across the fertile bottomlands. To the south, the terrain transitions into the namesake drainage of Tiger Fork, a region characterized by its rolling character and the intersection of three county lines: Knox, Lewis, and Shelby. Rural life in this era is anchored by small community landmarks, such as Shilo Ch and Bethel Chapel, alongside burial grounds like Newark Cem and the Nelson Cem. The mapping includes distinctive red dashed lines indicating selected fence and field lines, providing an unusually detailed look at agricultural boundaries and land use patterns as they existed during the early 1960s.