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2018 Map of Newbern

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Newbern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Newbern serves as the focal point of this Black Belt landscape, situated at the intersection of Hale and Perry County lines. The area is defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds, reflecting deep genealogical roots in the region. Notable sites include the Newbern Cemetery and Hunter Chapel Cemetery, alongside numerous smaller family plots like the Hatch Cemetery and Morrissette Cemetery.

The terrain is punctuated by significant hydrological features such as Big Prairie Creek, Whitsitt Creek, and Cottrell Lake. Agricultural and land management history is evident through the naming of local landmarks like the Coleman Farm Ponds and William Dale Lake. Smaller hamlets like Whitsitt and Laneville connect via rural routes such as County Road 12 and County Road 16, revealing a settlement pattern closely tied to the drainages and farm tracts of the early 21st century.