1936 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton serves as the central hub of Marshall County in this 1936 survey, which captures the region's landscape before the massive changes brought by later industrial and reservoir developments. The East Fork Clarks River winds through the center of the sheet, supported by a network of river crossings including the Bryan Ford Bridge, McCoy Ford Bridge, and Washburn Ford. The map provides significant genealogical value, documenting dozens of family-named burial grounds like Fuchs Cem and Bolton Cem, alongside rural social centers like the Community Chapel and Lone Valley Sch. Of particular note is the presence of C C C Camp No 519 just west of Benton, reflecting the era's Depression-relief efforts. The landscape is dotted with small, named localities such as Briensburg, Brewers, and Hardin, each defined by its local church or schoolhouse.