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2020 Map of Benton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Saline County Courthouse anchors the historic downtown of Benton, serving as a central point for the surrounding Saline County landscape. This modern survey illustrates the expansive residential and commercial growth connecting the regional hubs of Bryant and Haskell. The area's industrial legacy is clearly visible through the naming of Bauxite and Bauxite Junction, reflecting the mineral extraction that historically drove the local economy.

Water plays a defining role in the terrain, with the Saline River and its North Fork carving through the western side of the map, while the Hurricane Creek system drains the eastern half. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community landmarks, such as Social Hill Cem, New Friendship Cem, and the high ground of Silica Hts. The transition from rail-based transport to modern infrastructure is marked by the presence of the Rock Island Trl, indicating the repurposing of old rail lines.