1943 Map of Newton

About this map

The Embarrass River meanders through this agricultural landscape of central Illinois, connecting the commercial hub of Newton with smaller outposts like Ste Marie and West Liberty. The Illinois Central railroad defines the regional transport corridor, passing through Boos and Dundas as it serves the grain-producing heartland. This 1941 survey captures a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, including dozens of named country schools such as Brush College Sch, Onion Prairie Sch, and Happy Hollow Sch. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and secluded burial grounds like Rohbaugh Cem and Bethel Cem. The transition from Jasper Co to Richland Co is marked by a shift in terrain toward the Fox River drainage, where small settlements like Passport and Rafetown appear along the sectional section lines.