2019 Map of Beanblossom

About this map

The borderlands of Johnson and Brown Counties reveal a landscape defined by deeply incised hollows and a dense network of upland lakes in this 2019 study. Early settlement patterns are preserved in the locations of Calvin Cem, Duncan Cem, and the Zion Church Cem, while more modern development is centered around recreational waters like Lamb Lake and Sweetwater Lake. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and drainages, including Panther Lick Ridge and Mtn Tea Ridge, which overlook the winding course of the North Fork Salt Creek. Small rural communities such as Spearsville, Peoga, and Gatesville serve as navigational anchors amidst the timbered hills. The presence of numerous small reservoirs and named hollows like Wolfpen Hollow and Rhude Hollow reflects a geography where water management and topography have dictated the pace of local growth and land use.