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2011 Map of Benedict

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Benedict
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Benedict and its surrounding hamlets are defined by the convergence of the Silver Comet Trl and a landscape of ridges and creek valleys. This 2011 survey documents the rural character of Polk County, where industrial history persists at the Woodward Mine and Benedicts Mill. The area's genealogical depth is evident in the numerous burial grounds, including the South Side Cemetery, Little Creek Cemetery, and the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, which anchor the small communities of Akes, Caseyville, and Fullwood Springs.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Pumpkin Pile Creek and McCurry Creek winding through the terrain beneath Brewster Mountain and Treat Mountain. To the south, Dugdown Mountain marks a significant rise in elevation near the settlement of Dugdown. The mapping of several small reservoirs, such as Upper Elder Lake and Culp Lake, illustrates the modern management of these historical watercourses.