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2011 Map of Benton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Benton and its surrounding industrial landscapes are defined by an extensive network of mineral extraction sites and water management systems. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the namesake town of Bauxite, surrounded by numerous resource sites such as Standard Mine, Pruden Mine, and the Maggie Mine. These mining operations sit alongside a complex hydrology featuring Hurricane Lake, Caldwell Lake, and Holding Pond Number Two Reservoir, which support both local infrastructure and industrial needs like the Alcoa Water Supply.

Residential and civic growth follows the path of Interstate 30, linking the county seat to outlying communities like Edgewood and Lena. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family-named and community burial grounds such as Rosmont Cemetery, McPherson Cemetery, and Social Hill Cemetery. The landscape is bounded to the west and south by the meandering Saline River, which separates the urban core from the more open terrain near the Saline County Airport.