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1974 Map of Benton

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The city of Benton serves as the focal point of this survey, shown alongside the industrial landscape of Bauxite. This era captures the significant mining operations that shaped Saline County, evident in the expansive Tailings Pond and various Mine sites. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as a critical artery for the region's mineral economy, connecting the pits to Bauxite Junction.

Local history is preserved through a dense network of community institutions, from the Courthouse downtown to neighborhood landmarks like Angie Grant Sch and Notre Dame Sch. The landscape is dotted with family and church-affiliated burial grounds, including Woodland Cem, Liberty Cem, and Scott Cem. Natural features such as the Alum Fork Saline River and Hurricane Lake frame the developed corridors, illustrating the balance between the region's water resources and its industrial growth.