2021 Map of Newell

About this map

Newell serves as the central hub of this northern plains landscape, where a dense network of man-made waterways illustrates the region's historical reliance on managed irrigation. The map reveals a complex system of canals and laterals, including the N Canal, S Canal, and Long Canal, which branch out to support local agriculture. This hydraulic engineering is juxtaposed with natural drainages like Deadman Cr and Whitewood Cr. To the south, the Belle Fourche River meanders across the territory, joined by tributaries such as Horse Cr and Cottonwood Cr. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of several small burial grounds, notably Maass Cem northwest of town and Newell Cem just to its south, alongside Wilson Cem further southeast. The layout of rural roads, such as Experimental Farm Rd and Viken Rd, reflects the systematic sectioning of the Butte County countryside.