2014 Map of Benton Heights

About this map

Benton Harbor and its surrounding coastal communities are captured here along the eastern edge of Lake Michigan. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Paw Paw River, which flows through the southern portion of the map near Benton Heights and the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport. The shoreline is dotted with established residential pockets and resorts, including Higman Park, Mizpah Park, and Lake Michigan Beach to the north. Moving inland, the terrain transitions into a more rural grid characterized by small settlements like Riverside and Twelve Corners. Researchers will find a mix of early 21st-century infrastructure and long-standing local landmarks, such as N Shore Memory Garden and Lake Shore Cem, alongside a network of drainage features like Granger Drain and Blue Cr that support the region's agricultural and suburban development.