2015 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton and Delphos anchor this section of Ringgold County, where the agricultural grid is deeply etched by the winding course of the Grand River and the Middle Fork Grand River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Mitchells Run, Crooked Cr, and Fiddlers Cr, which drain into the larger river systems. This landscape preserves local heritage through sites like Benton Cem and Marshalltown Cem, while Walnut Cr Lake serves as a modern water feature amidst the traditional township boundaries. The western edge of Mount Ayr appears on the eastern margin, connected to the smaller rural centers by a series of numbered county roads and avenues that follow the section lines. The map reveals the persistence of small Iowa communities and their proximity to the waterways that have historically shaped the settlement patterns of this prairie region.