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1974 Map of Benton

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Benton serves as the focal point of this mid-1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial mining and the North Fork Saline River. The eastern half of the map is dominated by the aluminum industry's footprint, characterized by extensive Mine areas, Tailings Ponds, and the company town of Bauxite. These mining operations are supported by a complex rail network, including the Missouri Pacific and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, which crisscross the territory to serve local worksites like Bauxite Junction.

Residential growth is evident in settlements like Bryant and Pine Haven, while the central town of Benton maintains its traditional civic core around the Courthouse. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous landmarks such as Woodland Cem, Scott Cem, and schools like Notre Dame Sch and Angie Grant Sch. The map also captures the Saline County Airport and recreational spaces like Lyle Park and Hurricane Lake.