2016 Map of Newton

About this map

Big Sandy Creek and its many winding tributaries define the complex drainage system of this Clay County landscape, where small settlements like Newton and Uler follow the narrow valley floors. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of ridges and hollows, including Spice Ridge and Valley Ridge, which have historically constrained development to the road networks along Clay RD and Wallback RD. Family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds such as Laurel Point Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem that dot the hillsides. The southern edge of the survey transitions toward the Elk River, while distinctive high points like Weedy Knob and Pilot Knob provide orientation across the heavily dissected terrain. This 2016 record shows the persistent rural character of the region, where life is still organized around watercourses like Grannies Creek and Summers Fork.