1972 Map of Benoit

About this map

Caulk Island dominates the center of this Mississippi River landscape, defined by a massive meander loop that creates a complex network of chutes and sloughs. Along the eastern bank in Bolivar County, the town of Benoit serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural plains, connected by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by numerous small churches and family burial grounds like Bold Pilgrim Ch and Burrus Cem. A significant historical marker, the Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts through the northern section near Lake Vermilion, while the massive Levee system protects the low-lying settlements of Hannah and Nugent Center Sch from the shifting waters of Whittington Lake. The intricate water features, including Big Monocnoc Lake and Buffalo Bayou, reflect the dynamic alluvial environment of the Delta region.