Loading map...

2018 Map of Newell West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Newell West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Newell anchors the northeastern corner of this agricultural landscape at the edge of the Des Moines Lobe. The township grid is defined by a dense network of gravel and paved roads, including Co Hwy M50 and Co Rd D15, which connect small communities like Nemaha and Sulphur Springs. These settlements reflect the enduring rural infrastructure of northwestern Iowa, with established sites such as the Nemaha Cem and Newell Catholic Cem providing important touchstones for local genealogical research.

Water plays a critical role in shaping the terrain, with the North Raccoon River and its tributaries, including Buck Run and Outlet Cr, cutting through the section lines. The presence of Pleasant Lake and the winding course of Prairie Cr north of Newell highlight the post-glacial drainage patterns typical of this region. This survey documents the persistent boundary between Buena Vista and Sac counties, where the high-productivity farmland is strictly partitioned by the Public Land Survey System.