1965 Map of Newton

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The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects this mid-1960s portrait of Jasper County, linking the growing manufacturing hub of Newton to the surrounding prairie. The city’s core is densely packed with civic landmarks, including the library and hospital, while newer developments like Lambs Grove and Aurora Heights Sch push toward the western and eastern edges. To the south, the industrial and agrarian landscape is defined by the Riverview Honor Farm near the banks of the South Skunk River. Several significant cemeteries, such as Union Cem and Woodland Cem, anchor the older sections of the township, while the Newton Speedway and a Drive-in Theater reflect the mid-century expansion of local recreation and car culture.