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2011 Map of Benton Harbor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Benton Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor stand at the confluence of the Saint Joseph River and the Paw Paw River in this 21st-century documentation of the Lake Michigan shoreline. The urban footprint is defined by its maritime and industrial infrastructure, including the Morrison Channel, West Basin Marina, and the City of Benton Harbor Waterworks. Beyond the commercial centers, the landscape transitions into established residential areas and institutional grounds such as Siena Heights University at Lake Michigan College and several expansive burial grounds including Morton Cemetery and Crystal Springs Cemetery.

South of the main harbor, the river winds through low-lying areas near Vineland and Oxbow, where numerous smaller developments like Scottdale and Hollywood appear. The map captures the complex drainage of the hinterlands via Big Meadow Drain and Hickory Creek, alongside recreational spaces like Blossom Trails Golf Course. This survey reflects the modern connectivity of Berrien County, anchored by Ross Field Twin Cities Airport and a dense network of local roads reaching out to Stevensville and Benton Center.