1950 Map of Benjamin

About this map

Benjamin and Derrahs serve as the primary focal points of this mid-century rural landscape in Lewis County, where the intricate network of the Wyaconda River and its various tributaries, such as Sugar Creek and Hahn Branch, define the topography. The settlement pattern is characterized by widely dispersed family-named landmarks and local community centers, including Zion Hill Ch and Antioch Ch. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of small burial grounds like Henton Cem, Graves Cem, and Jarvis Cem, which are scattered across the townships of Lyon and Dickerson. The presence of numerous local schoolhouses, such as Allen Sch and Boudreau Sch, suggests a series of established rural districts before the mid-twentieth century's school consolidations altered the local educational landscape. The map also captures several natural features like Rainbow Slough and the winding course of the North Fabius River in the southwest corner.