2020 Map of Benoit

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The Mississippi River forms a wide curve at Bolivar Bend, defining the border between Arkansas and Mississippi. This river-rich landscape is characterized by a complex network of sloughs and lakes, including Lake Whittington and the oxbows of Lake Bolivar, that shaped the development of early settlements. On the eastern side of the river, the town of Benoit stands near Egypt-Ridge, serving as a focal point for local commerce and agricultural activity. The area's historical depth is evident in its numerous family and community burial sites, such as Mount Olive Cem, Parthénia Cem, and Old Stone Cem, which offer significant research value for those tracing regional genealogy. Further south, the small community of Hannah sits among the fertile wetlands near Little Monocnoc Lake, illustrating the traditional delta pattern of clustering life along the natural levees and ridges.