2019 Map of Newton

About this map

Newton serves as a central hub in this Appalachian landscape where Roane Co, Kanawha Co, and Clay Co converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of runs and creeks, including Big Sandy Creek and Right Fork Big Sandy Cr, which have carved deep hollows such as Tawney Hollow. Settlements like Pigeon and Wallback are connected by winding routes like Clay Rd, following the natural contours of the ridges and valleys. Local history is deeply etched into the land through numerous small family and community burial grounds, such as Newton Cem, Smith Cem, and Laurel Point Cem. In the southern reaches, the Elk River clips the corner of the map near Paxton, while prominent heights like Pilot Knob on Valley Ridge and Weedy Knob overlook the drainage basins of Grannies Creek and Summers Fork. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by natural resources, evidenced by infrastructure like Gas Well Rd and Oil Field Rd.