2012 Map of Latona

About this map

Newton Lake dominates the central and southern reaches of this landscape, its fingers reaching into the surrounding rural townships. The settlement of Latona sits near the northern boundary, while Winterrowd is situated to the west. This 2012 survey provides significant value for genealogists, as it documents an unusually high density of family-named burial grounds across the countryside. These include sites such as South Muddy Cem, Headyville Cem, and Kedron Cem, which reflect the long-standing agricultural communities of Jasper County. The drainage network is anchored by Big Muddy Cr, which meanders south toward the reservoir, joined by smaller tributaries like Sandy Cr and Crabapple Cr. The map preserves the grid-based rural road system, identifying numerous numbered avenues and streets that connect these scattered hamlets and historic cemeteries.