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2014 Map of Newport

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The White River carves a winding path through this corner of Jackson County, shaping the landscape with its dramatic oxbows and named river features like Hinkle Bend, Mason Bend, and Stalcup Bend. The city of Newport serves as the regional hub, situated on the river's eastern bank where the Newport Bridge connects the urban center to the rural west. The township structure is defined by a series of smaller settlements and historical clusters such as Nuckles, Macks, and Island Town.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the numerous family and community burial grounds documented across the survey, including Walnut Grove Cem, Nuckles Switch Cem, and the Anthony Family Cem. The low-lying terrain is punctuated by an extensive network of sloughs and lakes, such as Slaughter Pen Slough, Grassy Lake, and Vance Lake, reflecting the alluvial nature of the region's geography and the legacy of the river's shifting course over time.