1955 Map of Benton

Evidence of the region's diverse development is found in the scattering of Oil Wells and a significant Oil Field to the northeast, contrasted by the presence of the Old Indian Boundary slicing through the southern townships. Local aviation is noted via the Nelson Landing Strip and Greer-Miller Landing Strip, while genealogical interest is found at the Benton Cem and Old Benton Cem. The drainage of the West Branch Whitewater River and its tributaries, like Wildcat Creek, dictates the undulating topography around these established settlements.