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2017 Map of Newport

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The White River carves a winding path through the heart of Jackson County, anchoring the town of Newport and its surrounding alluvial lowlands. This landscape is defined by the hydrologic shifts of the river, which has left behind numerous oxbows and backwaters including Horseshoe Lake, Vance Lake, and Drummond Lake. The river's influence is evident in the naming of features like Hinkle Bend, Stalcup Bend, and Bateman Bend, as well as several bars and islands that dictate the local navigation and topography.

Beyond the primary settlement of Newport, the map reveals a network of smaller communities and rural hubs such as Macks, Nuckles, and Crossroads. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of historic burial sites, ranging from the prominent Walnut Grove Cem to smaller family plots like the Anthony Family Cem and the Watson Cem. The presence of Surrounded Hill and its associated Surrounded Hill Cem provides a distinctive vertical landmark in an otherwise level riverine terrain, while the Newport Bridge serves as the critical transit link across the water.