Loading map...

1957 Map of Beaver

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Beaver
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The White River valley undergoes a significant transformation on this map, documenting the landscape before and after the creation of Beaver Lake. The 1957 topography reveals the original river course winding through deep bluffs and hollows, while purple 1976 revisions illustrate the vast inundation following the construction of the Beaver Powerplant Dam. This dual-era perspective captures the impact of major water management on local settlements like Beaver and Busch, showing how the rising waters reshaped the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including Grassy Knob Ch and several family-linked burial grounds such as Walden Cem and Fuller Cem. The map highlights the rugged topography of the Ozarks, from the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain to the sheer drops at Poker Bluff and Inspiration Point. Cultural sites like Blue Spring and the northern outskirts of Eureka Springs anchor the southeastern corner of the survey.