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2010 Map of Newton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Newton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Newton and Purdy anchor this topographic view of the Driftless Area’s dissected terrain, where the dendritic drainage of the North Fork Bad Axe River and its tributaries has carved a complex network of ridges and deep valleys. The landscape is defined by its named topography, with high points like North Ridge, South Ridge, and Tewalt Ridge separating secluded areas such as Norwegian Hollow and Sidie Hollow. This rural pattern reflects generations of upland farming and valley settlements, where small community centers like Pleasant Ridge are connected by winding routes like County Hwy K and County Hwy O.

Genealogists will find significant local-history value in the family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Haukley Cemetery and Zion Cemetery. The water management of the region is noted by the Bad Axe 12 2WP2542 Dam and the confluence of various branches, including the Springville Branch Bad Axe River and Cox Creek. From the heights of Wire Hollow to the depths of Frohock Valley, the map provides a comprehensive look at the Vernon County countryside at the start of the twenty-first century.