2015 Map of Beaverville

About this map

Beaverville and Martinton anchor this landscape in northeastern Iroquois County, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage. The area's history is reflected in its numerous small burial grounds, including Saint Mary's Cem near Beaverville and Mount Olivet Cem further south. The drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, showing how natural watercourses like Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Cr are supplemented by man-made channels such as N Martinton Ditch Number 2 and the Main Martinton Ditch Number 3. To the northwest, the settlement of Papineau sits near its namesake Papineau Cem, while the Russell Airport serves the eastern part of the quadrangle. This survey illustrates the persistence of small village footprints and the essential role of managed waterways in this prairie region.