2024 Map of Benoit

About this map

Caulk Island and the meandering curves of the Mississippi River dominate this modern landscape, where the state boundary follows the historical course of the river through complex oxbows and islands. On the Mississippi side, the small settlement of Benoit sits near Egypt Ridge and Hannah, surrounded by a network of drainage features like Deer Creek and Straight Bayou that define the local agricultural layout. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous family and community burial grounds such as Parthenia Cem, Speckter Cem, and Mount Olive Cem. The terrain is shaped by its proximity to the water, featuring large oxbow lakes like Lake Whittington and smaller water bodies including Big Monocnoc Lake and Bar Lake. Historical transportation patterns are preserved in names like Levee Rd and Rim Rd, which trace the high ground and protective structures built to manage the river's influence on the surrounding Bolivar County delta lands.