2018 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton and Woodlawn anchor this portion of Yazoo County, where the landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage of Walesheba Cr and Little Walesheba Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a rural Mississippi settlement pattern dominated by an intricate network of local roads and family-named routes such as Willie Andrews Ln and Rhodes Ln. For those looking into local lineage, the map identifies specific burial grounds like Coopers Cem near the northern border and Smith's Cem situated in the central section. The terrain is marked by significant elevation contours, showing the transition from upland ridges down to the streambeds of Short Cr. The road network includes both modern thoroughfares and historical tracks like Old Benton Rd, reflecting the long-standing geographic importance of this county crossroads.