1894 Map of Benton

About this map

The Saline River and the Benton townsite anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, surveyed in the late 19th century. This region is defined by the complex drainage systems between the Arkansas River to the north and the Saline to the south, featuring a network of vital waterways like the Fourche La Fave River and the Maumelle River. Smaller settlements such as Aplin, Brazils, and Avilla serve as early markers of community growth during this period of settlement. The terrain is notably punctuated by distinctive peaks including the Maumelle Pinnacles, Shinall Mt, and Flatside Pinnacle, which shaped the early paths and township boundaries through Pulaski and Saline counties. Local family names and geography appear in labels like Frilliman Ridge and Henderson Creek, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists and researchers tracking the rural development of central Arkansas.