When in doubt, I always check Thompson's Gazetteer of Vermont. Here is an excerpt from the description of Newfane, written in 1824: "The town is watered by West river, "South branch," Smith's brook, Baker's brook, besides numerous rivulets. West river has its origin in Weston, and, after passing through the towns of Londonderry, Jamaica, Townshend, and the easterly part of Newfane and Dummerston unites with the Connecticut at Brattleborough. The "South Branch" originates in Dover, and after receiving a number of tributary streams, passes through the southerly part of Newfane from west to east, and falls into West river, on the east line of said town. This stream affords many valuable mill seats and water privileges. Smith's Brook affords some eligible mill seats.....There are two small villages, in this town; one of which is in the centre, and the other upon the "South branch." The south village is favourably situated as to water privileges, and will probably be a place of considerable business." Sorry! I had forgotten about Baker Brook which one crosses via a one-way covered bridge in the town of Williamsville. But South Newfane is beyond that bridge. Windham Regional Commission has been mapping all the towns in this county. Here's the PDF road map online for Newfane. Perhaps this will help answer your question. http://www.rpc.windham.vt.us/gis/roadname/newfane.pdf