2021 Map of Benson

About this map

Benson and the northern outskirts of El Paso anchor this Woodford County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads and the winding path of Panther Cr. The map captures a quintessential Illinois farming district, punctuated by small settlements like Panola and Woodford. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through numerous rural burial grounds, including Saint Johns Cem and the Clayton Baptist Cem. The drainage patterns of the W Br Panther Cr and E Br Panther Cr create subtle breaks in the otherwise uniform sections. A unique aerial character is visible here, with three distinct private airstrips—Unzicker Airport, Barnstorm Field, and Corn Alley 2 Airport—scattered among the fields, reflecting the intersection of local aviation and the sprawling township and range system.