2016 Map of Benton

About this map

The Hiwassee River and Ocoee River define the winding geography of this Polk County landscape, where the valley floor meets the rising timber of the Cherokee National Forest. Local history is anchored by the settlement of Benton and the nearby Benton Station, with the smaller community of Patty situated to the north. The map traces a complex network of river bends and islands, such as Smoky Bend and Guinn Island, which have long influenced the region's agricultural patterns. Genealogical interest is particularly high here, as the sheet marks numerous burial sites including Nancy Ward Cem, Chestuee Cem, and Union Grove Cem. Notable water features like Cassada Pond and McClary Spring appear alongside landmarks such as Reynolds Bridge, illustrating a landscape shaped by both the river economy and the rugged transition into Little Mtn and Sand Mtn.