2015 Map of Newell East

About this map

Newell sits at the western edge of this 2015 survey, serving as the primary hub for a landscape defined by industrial-scale agriculture and a sophisticated water management network. The terrain is marked by the meandering Prairie Cr and the engineered precision of Drainage Ditch Number 20, reflecting over a century of land reclamation in the region. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of three distinct burial sites: Newell Cem, the Cooke Cem, and the First M E Church Cem. The map also illustrates the convergence of four Iowa counties—Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Sac, and Calhoun—emphasizing the area's significance as a rural crossroads. Notable natural landmarks like Sunken Island Lake in the northeast corner provide a contrast to the geometric grid of county roads and township boundaries.