2018 Map of Newport

About this map

Newport sits at the eastern edge of this rural landscape, which is defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds spread across the hill country of Attala and Madison counties. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous drainages, most notably Seneasha Creek and its many tributaries like Crooked Creek and Parker Creek. The map reveals a settlement pattern tied to these heights and hollows, where dozens of country roads, including County Road 4102 and County Road 4137, connect isolated church sites and cemeteries such as Harmonia Cemetery, Saint Mark Cemetery, and the Old Roby Cemetery. To the west, the land softens near Unger Ditch, while the southern reaches near the county line feature the Spring Grove Cemetery and Sandy Ridge Cemetery. This survey provides a meticulous record of the region’s social geography through its preserved landmarks and namesake creeks.