2015 Map of Latona

About this map

Newton Lake dominates the southern half of this landscape, its sprawling shoreline creating a complex network of inlets and coves where Big Muddy Cr and Sandy Cr once flowed unimpeded. The settlement of Latona sits near the center of a grid-like road system, surrounded by family-named landmarks that speak to the deep roots of Jasper County's rural communities. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites tucked between agricultural tracts and water bodies, including Headyville Cem and Worthey Cem. The western edge shows the intersection of county lines where Jasper, Effingham, and Clay meet near the small community of Winterrowd. This survey captures the modern hydraulic landscape of the region, where managed water bodies like Burgett Lake coexist with natural drainages such as Crabapple Cr and Weather Cr.