2014 Map of Benton

About this map

The Alabama River carves a winding course through the heart of this landscape at the intersection of Dallas, Lowndes, and Autauga counties. Along its banks, the settlement of Benton serves as a focal point, where Us-80 crosses the terrain near B C Rhyne Lake. The map reveals a rural community structure defined by small settlements and family burial grounds, including the Robert Rives Cem and Mt Gilead Cem near White Hall. These landmarks, along with Petronia and the sweeping curve of Days Bend, illustrate a landscape where the river remains the primary geographic anchor. Further inland, the drainage patterns of Old Town Cr and Pilot Cr navigate the contours of the Alabama Black Belt, a region traditionally defined by its rich agricultural history and dispersed crossroads communities like Tyler and Edsons.