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1944 Map of Benton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Saline River and its North Fork anchor this mid-century portrait of Central Arkansas, where the county seat of Benton serves as a major rail hub. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, which support the industrial activity in Bauxite and Bauxite Junc. This area was a critical center for aluminum ore production, reflected in the specialized settlements and infrastructure mapped here.

Local history researchers will find a dense network of rural life outside the industrial corridors, including family-named landmarks and community centers like Sharon Ch and Siddell Sch. Numerous burial grounds, such as Social Hill Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem, are documented alongside intriguing geographical markers like the Indian Mound near the river. The map also traces several watercourses, including Hurricane Creek and McNeil Creek, which shaped the early development of Haskell and Silica Heights.