2011 Map of Newton

About this map

Big Sandy Creek and its complex network of tributaries, including Granny Creek and Blountimber Run, define the winding hollows of Clay County in this 2011 survey. Local infrastructure is anchored by a string of small post offices at Newton, Wallback, Left Hand, and Ovapa, reflecting the persistence of rural communities along the state’s ridgelines. Family history is well-preserved across the landscape, with numerous hilltop burial grounds such as Smith Cemetery and Grose Cemetery located near the headwaters of Laurel Creek and Summers Fork. The map shows a clear contrast between the older network of ridge roads like Pumpkin Ridge Rd and the more modern interstate corridor that now cuts through the heart of the terrain, crossing over Cutoff Run and Right Fork Big Sandy Creek. Higher elevations like Pilot Knob and Weedy Knob overlook the deeply carved valleys near the Elk River at King.