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2018 Map of Benwood

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Benwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Skuna River bottomlands dominate the central landscape of this Yalobusha County and Calhoun County border region. Small rural communities like Spearman, Tyson, and Benwood are connected by a network of local routes such as Air Mount E Rd and Old Houston Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern centered on agricultural and timber lands. The topography is defined by the numerous drainages feeding the river, including Spearman Creek, York Creek, and Youngs Cr.

For family historians, the sheet is exceptionally detailed with localized burial sites, including Airmount Cem, Haven Hill Cem, and Elm Grove Cem. These cemeteries, often associated with specific families or early congregations like New Hope Cem and Jones Cem, serve as primary markers for the rural neighborhoods that developed away from the larger town centers. The map also delineates the precise county line where Yalobusha meets Calhoun, cutting through the eastern edge of the survey area.