2012 Map of Beaverville

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Beaver Cr meanders across this rural section of Iroquois County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape heavily modified for agriculture. The township is characterized by a sophisticated network of engineered waterways, including the North Martinton Ditch and Main Martinton Ditch Number 3, which support the vast grid of sectional roads. This 2012 survey captures the area's spiritual and community history through its numerous burial grounds, such as Saint Joseph Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, and Mount Olivet Cem. The precision of the drainage systems, from Beaver Ditch Number 1 to Pike Cr, illustrates the long-standing effort to manage the Illinois prairie for sustainable farming. Small clusters of development along these roads highlight the enduring layout of rural settlements in the early twenty-first century.