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2010 Map of Benton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Ringgold County is defined by a dense network of watercourses and small settlements that speak to the county's early development. The Grand River and Middle Fork Grand River carve through the terrain, joined by smaller tributaries like Walnut Creek and Fiddlers Creek. The village of Benton serves as a local hub, housing the Benton Post Office and nearby Benton Cemetery, while Delphos remains a distinct community to the south with its own Delphos Post Office.

Agricultural infrastructure and resource management are evident at the Duck Marsh Dam on Walnut Creek Lake, illustrating how the local environment has been shaped for drainage and conservation. Traditional rural burial grounds, including the Marshalltown Cemetery, are preserved alongside modern county roads like Co Rd J43, providing a clear record of family landholdings and community centers in this corner of southern Iowa.