2013 Map of Newton

About this map

The N Fork Bad Axe River and its numerous tributaries carve a complex landscape of ridges and hollows in this 2013 survey of Vernon County. The small community of Newton serves as a central point along County Hwy-O, while the settlement of Purdy sits further south near the S Fork Bad Axe River. This area is characterized by high, flat-topped elevations such as North Ridge, South Ridge, and Nottingham Ridge, which are separated by narrow, named valleys that reflect the local heritage of the region. Notable examples include Norwegian Hollow, Lars Anderson Hollow, and Shingle Hollow. The road network, including Wi-56, follows the contours of the terrain, connecting isolated farms and homesteads. This detailed record preserves the specific geographic nomenclature of the Driftless Area, from the headwaters of Cox Cr to the reaches of Springville Br Bad Axe River.