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A scanned, worn historical map from the 1940s of the rural electrification area around Newbliss. A hand‑drawn boundary outlines the region, including Smithboro, Drumcall, Rockcorry, and Scotshouse.Area: Newbliss
Started: April 1960
Finished: February 1961
Poles used: 1599
Line used (km): 138
Premises connected: 439

The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our  interactive map. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.