2017 Map of Greenville Bench

About this map

The town of Beaver sits at the northern edge of this high-desert plateau, where the Beaver River and a network of irrigation systems like the Aberdare Canal and Barton Ditch supported the region's agricultural development. The landscape is defined by the prominent Greenville Bench, which drops away into a complex series of drainage features including Hell Canyon and Jockeys Canyon. This 2017 survey illustrates the intricate water management of the area, noting several small catchment points such as Lee Pond, Jims Reservoir, and Howards Pond. To the south, the terrain transitions into the South Hills and the northern reaches of the Black Mountains, where numerous family-named landmarks like Teddys Valley and Shannon Hollow provide specific points of interest for local history researchers. The presence of the Beaver Municipal Airport and Airport Rd marks the modern infrastructure serving this corridor between the Beaver and Iron County lines.