1975 Map of Benton SE

About this map

Benton sits at the heart of this orthophotoquad, which provides a direct visual record of the Lowndes County landscape as it existed in the mid-1970s. The photography captures the dramatic sweeping bend of the Alabama River, revealing the intricate patterns of agricultural fields and dense floodplain forests that define the region's geography. Unlike a traditional line-drawn map, this aerial survey shows the actual texture of the terrain, including the precise layout of roads and the small cluster of buildings that comprise the riverfront settlement. The image documents the relationship between the historic community and the water, showing the cleared lands of the river bottom alongside the winding course of the river itself.