George Washington Carver National Monument anchors the northwest corner of this Newton County landscape, preserving the homestead where the renowned scientist was born. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Shoal Creek and its many tributaries, including Carver Br and Baynham Br. This 2015 survey reveals a significant concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Greenwood Cemetery, Gibson Cemetery, and Kenney Memorial Cemetery, which serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy.
100 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1886 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Neosho
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Sarcoxie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Ritchey
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Tulsa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000