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2010 Map of Newton West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Newton serves as the primary focal point in the northeastern portion of this East Texas survey, where the local street grid including Meek St and Temple meets arterial routes like Tram Rd. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Big Cow Creek and the intricate drainage of East Branch White Oak Creek and West Branch White Oak Creek. This area of Newton County is dotted with several managed water bodies, including Island Lake, Club Lake, and Javalina Lake, each marked by their respective dams.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks throughout the rural countryside, such as the Big Spring Cemetery and Wilkinson Cemetery. Former community centers like the Clare Creek School and the East Texas Baptist Encampment illustrate the region's social history. To the southwest, the small settlements of Friendship and Pine Grove are situated among the creek branches, reflecting the dispersed residential patterns typical of the Piney Woods region.