2022 Map of Beaver

About this map

Beaver sits at the base of the deeply carved bluffs in this section of southeastern Minnesota, situated where the valley floors widen into navigable terrain. This map documents a landscape defined by the drainage of Goeman Cr and the complex topography of the Driftless Area. The spatial arrangement of the region illustrates how geography dictated settlement patterns, with roads following the winding valley contours rather than a strict grid. Researchers can observe the contrast between the flat, cultivated uplands and the intricate network of coulees and ridges that descend toward the river bottoms.