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2012 Map of Newton East

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Newton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Newton sits at the western edge of this East Texas survey, where the Piney Woods landscape is defined by a dense network of creek branches and timberlands. The terrain is dominated by the southeastern flow of Quicksand Cr and Caney Cr, alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Threemile Br and Hassle Br. This area shows a blend of rural settlement and forestry infrastructure, most notably marked by the Bon Wier Lookout Tower positioned along the central highway corridor.

Local transport routes such as Klines Ferry Rd and Lee's Mill Rd hint at the historical river-crossings and timber mills that once drove the local economy. Further south, the small community of Buckhorn is situated near the Temple-Eastex Lake, reflecting the region's industrial ties to the lumber and paper industries. The map provides a detailed look at the rural property boundaries and ranch roads, including Barlow Ranch Rd and Ford Chapel Rd, which crisscross the low-lying wetlands and ridges.