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2017 Map of Beaver

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Beaver
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The White River winds through the Ozark plateau in this survey of northwestern Arkansas, where the construction of dams has transformed the river valley into the expansive Beaver Lake and Table Rock Lake. Near the small settlement of Beaver, the landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high bluffs, including Salts Bluff, Poker Bluff, and Rolloff Bluff. This terrain has historically dictated the settlement patterns of Carroll County, with small communities like Busch and the developed area of Holiday Island situated near the water's edge.

Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, such as Walden Cem, Fuller Cem, and Beaver Cem, which sit atop the ridges overlooking the flooded valleys. The map also reveals the natural complexity of the region, featuring numerous named springs and tributaries like Blue Spring and Leatherwood Cr, along with distinctive landmarks such as Inspiration Point and Sugarloaf Mtn. This record documents the modern shoreline and road network of a region where recreation now thrives alongside old mountain homesteads.