1964 Map of Beaverville

About this map

Beaver Creek winds through the northern portion of this Illinois landscape, where intensive agricultural drainage is evident through a complex network of channels including Beaver Ditch No 1 and Ditch No 2. This mid-century survey captures the rural infrastructure of Iroquois County, centered on the small settlements of Beaverville, Papineau, and Martinton. The era's transportation-driven economy is clearly defined by the crossing of the New York Central and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads, which facilitated movement between these prairie communities. Local landmarks like St Joseph Ch and Oak Ridge Cem offer essential reference points for genealogists, while a solitary Sandpit near the creek suggests localized extraction industries. The map reflects a landscape transformed by drainage engineering to support the fertile farmsteads that dominate the township lines.