2013 Map of Benton

About this map

The small settlements of Benton and Delphos anchor this rural Ringgold County landscape, where the agricultural grid is defined by a dense network of numbered avenues and streets. Located near the southern border of Iowa, the area is dissected by several prominent waterways including the Grand River and the Middle Fork Grand River. The local drainage pattern, featuring Mitchells Run and Walnut Cr, converges near the Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area. This protected conservation land surrounds Walnut Creek Lake, providing a distinct break in the expansive farmland that otherwise dominates the region. The map preserves the precise location of local landmarks such as Main St in Benton and Boundary St in Delphos, which serve as historical reference points for researchers tracing the evolution of these small prairie communities in the early 21st century.