1957 Map of Beaver

About this map

White River flows through the heart of this landscape, marking a period of significant hydrological change as the valley transitioned between the Beaver Lake and Table Rock Lake reservoir systems. The massive Beaver Dam and its associated powerplant stand as the primary engineering landmarks, fundamentally altering the geography of Benton and Carroll Counties. Evidence of earlier rural life persists in the numerous mountain churches and burial grounds, such as Grassy Knob Ch and Walden Cem, which dot the ridges and hollows. The settlement of Beaver remains a focal point near Poker Bluff, while the northwestern edge of Eureka Springs begins to appear in the southeast. High points like Sugarloaf Mountain and Inspiration Point provide vantage points over a terrain defined by deep drainage cuts like Butler Creek and Leatherwood Creek.