
Benton and its western neighbor West City anchor the southern portion of this map, illustrating the modern expansion of these Franklin County communities near the Big Muddy River. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling impoundment of Rend Lake, with notable shore features like Bluebell Bluff and the low-lying wetlands around Gun Creek. This survey reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Winemiller Cem, Moser Cem, and Shiloh Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Illinois.
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1909 · West Frankfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Duquoin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Ina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · West Frankfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Ina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000