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2017 Map of Benton Heights

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Benton Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline in Berrien County anchors this landscape of residential communities and agricultural drainage systems. To the south, the Benton Harbor city limits meet the winding course of the Paw Paw River, which flows through low-lying areas before reaching the lake. The map reveals a dense network of suburban and lakeside developments, including Lake Michigan Beach and the organized streets of Benton Heights. The presence of the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport indicates the region's importance as a transportation hub for the southwestern corner of the state.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as Lake Shore Cem and the North Shore Memory Garden. Smaller communities like Riverside, Mizpah Park, and Twelve Corners are connected by a grid of thoroughfares like Coloma Rd and Riverside Rd. The terrain is further defined by water management features like Granger Drain and Blue Cr, illustrating the ongoing relationship between the lakefront environment and inland development.