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2014 Map of Newton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Newton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Newton serves as the focal point of this South Georgia landscape, situated along a prominent bend in the Flint River. The town's grid is defined by streets such as W Broad Ave and Water St Main St, while the James Henderson Hall Senior Bridges provide a critical crossing over the water into neighboring Mitchell County. The surrounding terrain is primarily defined by the river's winding path and its tributaries, including Cooleewahee Cr and the waters of Wildcat Spring.

Downstream, the river bifurcates around Sister Islands, marking the fluid boundary between Baker and Mitchell counties. Away from the riverbank, the land is dotted with small named water bodies like Baptism Pond and Reflection Lake, connected by a network of rural routes such as Hard Up Rd and Pretoria Rd. This survey reflects the agricultural and river-dependent character of the region in the early 21st century.