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2019 Map of Benson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Benson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Benson serves as the primary urban hub on this Johnston County survey, situated at the intersection of major transit corridors that have shaped its development. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the extensive Mingo Swamp and the headwaters of the Black River. These hydrological features, along with smaller tributaries like Hannah Creek and East Mingo Creek, suggest a history of agricultural drainage and mill sites common to this region of North Carolina.

Smaller settlements and crossroads like Hardee Cross Roads and Allens Crossroads indicate the historical importance of local intersections for community life. Rural infrastructure is further marked by family-named landmarks such as Lassiter Pond and G R Barbour Pond, which reflect the long-standing private landholdings in the area. This 2019 edition offers a clear view of the modern road network superimposed over these established rural patterns.