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2012 Map of Benjamin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Benjamin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The North Fabius River and the winding Wyaconda River define the agricultural borders of this northeastern Missouri landscape in the early 21st century. The area is anchored by the small settlements of Benjamin and Derrahs, connected by a network of rural routes such as Co RD-405 and Co RD-421. The topography is shaped by an intricate drainage system including Little Sugar Creek, Rainbow Slough, and numerous branches named for early residents, such as Fretwell Branch and Ramsey Branch.

Genealogical interest is centered on several family-named burial grounds, including Henton Cemetery, Patterson Cemetery, and Jarvis Cemetery, which are preserved among the surrounding fields. The presence of the Caldwell Airport in the southern portion of the map indicates the continued utility of this rural space for local aviation. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between established farming homesteads and the natural waterways of Lewis County.