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1938 Map of Benton

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Saline River and its major tributaries, such as the Alum Fork and Hurricane Creek, define this central Arkansas landscape in the late 1930s. The regional economy is clearly anchored by extractive industry, specifically at the Bauxite Mines and the rail hub at Bauxite Junction. The Missouri Pacific railroad lines facilitate the movement of ore and goods through the county, connecting the bustling seat of Benton to smaller communities like Haskell and Tatumville.

Social and civic life is remarkably dense with named rural landmarks, from the State Hospital to a network of schools including Harmony Grove Sch and Siddell Sch. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named features and river crossings, such as Will James Ford and Smith Ford, alongside numerous local burying grounds like Social Hill Cem and Pitkin Cem. Cultural landmarks like the Indian Mound near the riverbank add historical depth to this pre-war survey.