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2016 Map of Newport

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wabash River meanders through this portion of western Indiana, defining the boundary between Vermillion, Fountain, and Parke counties. The landscape is characterized by its complex river systems, where the Vermilion River and Little Vermilion River converge with the Wabash, creating distinctive landforms like Manhattan Island and Silver Island. The settlement pattern centers on the established river towns of Newport, Cayuga, and Eugene, which are connected by a network of rural roads such as Co RD 480 N and Co RD 150 N.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of historical burial sites, including the Groenendyke Cem, Isle Cem, and Thomas Cem, reflecting generations of settlement along the fertile river valley. A notable architectural landmark is the Coal Creek Covered Bridge, located near the confluence of Coal Creek and the Wabash, serving as a reminder of the region's historic transportation infrastructure. The presence of Chew Lake and numerous drainage branches like Dry Br further illustrates the low-lying, water-defined nature of this valley terrain.