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2022 Map of Bennington

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bennington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Scotts Ridge and Greenbrier Ridge form the elevated backbone of this Switzerland County landscape, where small agricultural settlements have historically clustered along the upland spines. The communities of Pleasant, Bennington, and Moorefield are situated near the headwaters of several drainage systems, including Brushy Fork and Indian Creek. These ridges serve as the primary corridors for local travel, with roads like N Scotts Ridge Rd following the natural contours of the land.

The map reveals a deeply dissected terrain where numerous creeks, such as Tumblebug Cr and Pendleton Run, have carved valleys away from the central highlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial sites like Pleasant Cem and Slawson Cem, which anchor the early history of the region. The boundary between Jefferson and Switzerland Counties cuts through the western portion of the map, intersecting Vernon Ridge and reflecting the political geography established in earlier eras.