2020 Map of Newport

About this map

Newport sits along the northeastern edge of this central Mississippi landscape, characterized by a high density of rural family and community burial grounds that reveal the deep settlement history of the region. The map serves as a detailed record of local genealogy, identifying sites such as Pisgah Cem, Harmonia Cem, and Seneasha Cem. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding course of Seneasha Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Crooked Cr, Parker Cr, and Steward Cr. In the southern portion of the sheet, the boundary between Attala and Madison Counties is visible, following a straight survey line that cuts across the natural hydrology of Deer Lake Cr. This network of country roads and creeks connects a series of small cemeteries, such as Wyatt Cem and Black Jack Cem, which often represent the only remaining markers of early homesteads and social centers.