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2024 Map of Benton

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Benton serves as the focal point of this Saline County landscape, defined by the intersection of the Union Pacific railroad and the modern corridor of the Benton Pkwy. The city center is anchored by the Saline County Courthouse, surrounded by an established grid of streets like Edison Ave and Military Rd. To the east, the industrial heritage of the region is evident in settlements like Bauxite and Bauxite Junction, names that reflect the area's history with aluminum ore mining.

The surrounding geography is marked by the winding course of the Saline River and its various tributaries, including Salt Creek and McNeil Creek. Numerous family and community burial sites are scattered throughout the quadrangle, such as Hughes Cem near the river and Social Hill Cem further south. These landmarks, along with established rural routes like Old Stage Coach Rd, offer a detailed look at the transition from the historic county seat to the growing communities of Salem and Bryant.