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2016 Map of Benton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fishing Creek winds through the eastern portion of this Columbia County landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements including Benton and Stillwater. The terrain is defined by a succession of significant rises and hollows, from Huckleberry Ridge in the north to the broad Greenwood Valley in the south. These topographic features often carry family names, such as Kramer Hill and O'Brien Hill, suggesting a long history of local land ownership and lineage.

Transport and industry are centered on the valley floors, with Coles Mill and the Benton Airport serving as notable landmarks. The road network, including Talmar Rd and Derrs Rd, connects smaller hamlets like Polkville, Waller, and Derrs across the ridge-and-valley system. The southern edge of the map features the Rohrsburg Cemetery Cem near the village of Rohrsburg, providing a critical focal point for genealogical research in the region.