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2021 Map of Newtonia

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Newtonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Newtonia and Ritchey anchor this Newton County landscape, defined by a network of creeks and small-town Missouri heritage. The area is notable for its direct links to local history through sites such as the Civil War Cem and the Newtonia IOOF Cem near the town center. The terrain is carved by the winding course of Shoal Creek, which receives several tributaries including Newtonia Br and Clear Creek.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between these drainages, with Granby appearing on the western edge of the quadrangle. The map details a dense rural grid of family-named roads like Humphreys Br and Reindeer Dr, reflecting the enduring agricultural and residential layout of this region south of Interstate 44. Local genealogists will find the exact placement of the Nimmo Cem and the various branches, such as Spencer Br and Pryor Br, useful for mapping historical property lines and family homesteads.