1962 Map of Beetown

About this map

Beetown and North Andover anchor this rural landscape in western Grant County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of the Grant River and its numerous tributaries. The map reveals a deeply etched drainage pattern, with Rattlesnake Creek and Muskellunge Creek carving through the terrain. A notable density of local history markers is evident through the scattered cemeteries that served these early agricultural communities, including Blake Prairie Cem, Providence Cem, and St Marys Cem. The map's detail extends to the economic foundations of the area, showing several quarries and mines near Beetown, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to lead and stone extraction. Educational roots are also preserved in landmarks like the Flat Rock Sch near Flat Rock Creek, illustrating the decentralized social structure of the early 1960s.