2013 Map of Benton

About this map

Fishing Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Fishing Creek and Green Creek, define the drainage and settlement patterns of this Columbia County landscape. The borough of Benton serves as the primary hub, situated near the confluence of West Creek and Fishing Creek, featuring the Benton Airport on its northern outskirts. Rural life is anchored by small crossroads and former mill sites such as Coles Mill, Rohrsburg, and Maple Grove. The map reveals a high density of family-named landmarks and hollows, including Schultz Hollow, York Hollow, and Karnes Hollow, suggesting a long history of local lineage. Elevation varies from the flats near Greenwood to prominent heights like Huckleberry Ridge and O'Brien Hill, all connected by a web of historic routes like Coles Creek Mill Road and Mendenhall Hill Road.