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Benton Illinois Map

Explore Benton, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Benton, Illinois

How to Use This Benton, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Benton, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Benton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Benton
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Franklin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.013199
Longitude	-88.917372
Population	6,709
Density	472.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62812
Area Code	618
County Seat	Benton, Illinois
School District	Benton Consolidated High School District 103

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About Benton, Illinois

Benton is a locality in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,709. The population density is 472.7 people per km². Benton is located at 38.0132°N, 88.9174°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Benton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62812.

Benton occupies a broad expanse of the Midwestern interior, where the horizon stretches flat and wide across fields of corn and soybeans. It lies 14.6 miles north-northeast of Herrin, IL (from Herrin, IL: bearing 24°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of West Frankfort. The landscape feels grounded and expansive, defined by the quiet flow of Sugar Creek just one mile away and the still, reflective surface of Lake Moses only two miles from the center. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Wise Ridge suggests a far-off boundary to the regional plains, though the immediate terrain remains defined by low, fertile earth. Benton experiences a climate that shifts with the seasons, turning from the sharp, golden light of autumn harvests to the deep, muted gray of winter skies. Nature here is not dramatic, but rather persistent, with the green canopy of Benton City Park providing a necessary refuge for the community to gather.

Benton grew from the rugged ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential in the coal-rich soil beneath their feet. Industry shaped the local economy for decades, moving from the labor of deep-shaft mining to the diversified commerce that characterizes the present day. Streets lined with solid brick buildings reflect an era when coal production provided the steady pulse for the entire region. Even as the economy transitioned, Benton maintained a sturdy work ethic that persists in the small businesses and local enterprises that keep the main thoroughfares active. The rhythm of daily life follows the seasonal cycles of the surrounding farmland, grounding the local identity in a tradition of steady, quiet productivity.

Benton fosters a culture defined by neighborly accountability and a deep respect for those who have contributed to the public consciousness. George Harrison once visited family in Benton, a connection that lingers in local memory as a moment where the world outside briefly touched the quietude of the plains. Landmark structures, including the historic Franklin County Jail, provide a physical anchor to the past, reminding residents of the complex narratives that shaped the region. During local events and seasonal gatherings, the spirit of the people reveals itself in a shared, understated pride that avoids unnecessary fanfare. This character is forged in the Midwestern mold, favoring sincerity and the simple pleasure of a conversation held under the wide, unobstructed sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

George Harrison Commemorative Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 239° SW
Benton City Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 203° SW
Rend Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 338° N
Fishin' Hole Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 330° NW
Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 356° N
White Oak (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 305° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 6.0 mi, 247° SW
Waterfowl Refuge Observation Stand (Viewpoint) — 7.9 mi, 012° N
Miner Memorial (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 305° NW
Campbell Pond State Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.3 mi, 253° W
Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.4 mi, 027° NE
Herrin Service Member Memorial (Monument) — 15.5 mi, 203° SW
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 17.6 mi, 225° SW
Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 207° SW
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.8 mi, 189° S · 91k acres
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 21.7 mi, 359° N
Mystic Willow (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 232° SW
Carl L Schweinfurth Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 359° N
African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 24.7 mi, 218° SW
Pyramid State Recreation Area (State Park) — 24.8 mi, 273° W
The Carbondale Depot Museum (Museum) — 25.7 mi, 220° SW
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 25.9 mi, 163° S · 7,712 acres
Sharp Museum (Museum) — 26.3 mi, 219° SW
Looking Glass Enterprises (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 134° SE
Saline County Abulance (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 134° SE
Carrier millswater department (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 146° SE
Dunbar School (Historic Ruins) — 27.8 mi, 144° SE
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.9 mi, 197° S · 4,387 acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 29.7 mi, 195° S · 274k acres
Burden Falls Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.6 mi, 155° SE · 3,740 acres

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