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2013 Map of Newbern

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Newbern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Newbern serves as the primary urban center in this corner of Northwest Tennessee, where the intersection of state highways and local roads defines the community structure. The landscape is characterized by its drainage into the North Fork Forked Deer River, with several distinct small settlements such as Roellen, Rehoboth, and Good Hope scattered across the surrounding agricultural lands. Notable local landmarks include the Dyer County Fairgrounds and bodies of water like Pillow Lake and Bishops Lake.

Hydrography plays a significant role in the area's layout, with several named creeks like Light Cr and Jones Cr winding toward the river. Local genealogy and history researchers can trace the connectivity between family-named roads like Lexie Cobb Rd and Meacham Rd, which reflect the long-standing community ties in this rural region. The map captures the balance between the established streets of Newbern and the outlying hamlets that have long anchored the local economy.