2022 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton and its surrounding Butler County landscape are defined by the convergence of several waterways including the West Branch Whitewater River and Prairie Cr. This modern survey illustrates the persistent grid of section lines and range roads that structure the Kansas prairie, punctuated by aviation landmarks like Lloyd Stearman Field and Taylor Airport. For genealogists, the map identifies both the Benton Cem near the town center and the Old Benton Cem to the southwest, providing specific geographic context for local family history. The eastern edge of the quadrangle includes a portion of Towanda, situated where the Whitewater River and its western branch meet. The terrain is relatively flat, drained by minor tributaries like Badger Cr and Rock Cr, which carve subtle paths through the township and range divisions.