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1944 Map of Benton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Benton serves as the central hub of this 1944 survey, where the convergence of the Missouri Pacific and the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific railroads drives the local economy. The landscape is heavily marked by the industrial footprints of Bauxite and Pine Haven to the east, reflecting the area's significance in mineral extraction during the mid-1940s. Beyond the tracks, the terrain is defined by the winding Saline River and its tributaries, including Salt Creek and Hurricane Creek.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of rural landmarks, including several country schools like Siddell Sch and Bennett Sch, and numerous burial grounds such as Rosemont Cem and Liberty Cem. The map also captures several local congregations, from Mt Carmel Ch in the north to New Summit Ch near the mining sectors. A distinctive Indian Mound stands near the river, anchoring the area's ancient history within this documentation of mid-century Arkansas growth.