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2016 Map of Benson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Benson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Benson serves as the primary hub on this Johnston County survey, where a complex grid of residential streets meets major transit corridors. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses and wetlands, including the expansive Mingo Swamp and the headwaters of the Black River. These waterways historically supported local industry, evidenced by features such as the Massengill Mill Pond and Lassiter Pond.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between drainage basins, with Hardee Cross Roads marking a notable rural junction to the northwest. The terrain is intricately carved by numerous tributaries like Hannah Cr, Stony Fork, and E Mingo Cr, which create a fragmented geography of small ridges and low-lying basins. This 2016 data illustrates the modern footprint of a region where agricultural roots and proximity to Interstate infrastructure coexist with significant natural creek systems.