1962 Map of Newport

About this map

The town of Newport serves as a critical rail and river hub on this 1962 topographic survey, situated at a major bend in the White River. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the landscape, linking settlements like Diaz and Nuckles to the industrial and commercial core of the city. Grounded in the early 1960s with 1980 revisions, the map reveals a complex aquatic landscape of oxbow lakes and sloughs such as Horseshoe Lake, Vance Lake, and Slaughter Pen Slough, illustrating the dynamic nature of the river delta. Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Walnut Grove Cem, Anthony Cem, and the Surrounded Hill Cem located near the prominent Surrounded Hill. Education and community life are marked by the presence of Castleberry Sch and Albright Sch, while the presence of an Airport (Abandoned) suggests shifts in regional transportation infrastructure.