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1989 Map of Newton

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Newton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Newton and North Newton serve as the primary hubs of activity in this Harvey County landscape, where the confluence of several railroads and prairie creeks defines the region's development. The intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific railroads created a transportation nexus that supported local institutions like Bethel College and multiple medical facilities, including Axtell Hospital and Bethel Deaconess Hospital.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals the agricultural transition toward smaller communities such as Walton and McLains. The terrain is drained by the meandering paths of Sand Creek, Mud Creek, and the forks of Jester Creek, which contrast with the straight-line precision of modern infrastructure like the Newton City-County Airport and various pipelines. For genealogists, the map provides exact locations for Greenwood Cemetery and St Marys Cemetery, as well as numerous neighborhood schools such as McKinley School and Cooper School.