It is a part of the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, and lies about 13 km northwest of Utrecht.

[4] Nieuwer-Ter-Aa developed along the river which was the main route from Amsterdam to Utrecht.

The river became obsolete after the Nieuwe Wetering [nl] was dug, and dammed near the church in 1527.

[5] In 1840, Nieuwer-Ter-Aa was home to 189 people spread over the municipalities Ruwiel and Loenersloot.

The wind mill was rebuilt in 1839 and served until 1961 when a Diesel powered pumping station rendered it obsolete.