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2020 Map of Benton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Benton serves as the focal point of this Bossier Parish landscape, where the Bossier Parish Courthouse stands near several local burial grounds including the Elizabeth Church Cem. The area is defined by its significant water bodies, notably the Cypress Bayou Reservoir and Black Bayou Reservoir, which dominate the central and eastern portions of the map. These reservoirs, along with the meandering Willow Chute and Little Caney Bayou, illustrate the complex hydrology of northern Louisiana.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Old Red River Cem to more remote sites like Pilkinton Cem and Lay Cem near Linton. The map also captures smaller communities such as Barso and Willow Chute, alongside aviation infrastructure like the Sonlef Air Strip. The transition from the developed streets of Benton to the surrounding reservoir banks reveals a region defined by its relationship with these managed waterways.