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2014 Map of Porterdale

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Porterdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Porterdale and the surrounding suburban growth of Newton County are documented in this 2014 survey, highlighting a landscape defined by the winding course of the Yellow River. The map captures a transition from traditional industrial and rural settlements to modern residential developments, with communities like Newton Woods, Salem Village, and Fieldstone populating the terrain between the river and major thoroughfares. Genealogical interest is anchored by several local burial grounds, including Bethany Cem, Middlebrooks Cem, and Shiloh Cem near the northern boundary.

The river remains a central geographical feature, punctuated by Cedar Shoals and Langston Shoals, while smaller tributaries like Snapping Shoals Cr and Wildcat Cr drain the surrounding hills. Historical industry is suggested by Slades Mill, while the expansion of local recreation is visible at Salem Lake and Paradise Lake. The map provides a precise record of the infrastructure supporting this area, from the established settlement of Almon to the highway corridors of I-20 and US-278.