Benton Missouri Map
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Interactive Map of Benton, Missouri
| City | Benton |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Scott County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.09934 |
| Longitude | -89.560521 |
| Population | 866 |
| Density | 525.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 63139, 63736 |
| Area Code | 314, 816 |
| County Seat | Benton |
| School District | Scott County R-IV School District |
About Benton, Missouri
Benton is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 866. The population density is 525.7 people per km². Benton is located at 37.0993°N, 89.5605°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Benton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 63139, 63736.Benton occupies a quiet stretch of Missouri earth where the horizon pulls wide across the flat, fertile plains. It lies 14.6 miles south of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-southwest of Scott City. Caney Creek carves a thin, shadowed artery through the surrounding fields, its banks lined with the dense, dark brush typical of the local lowlands. To the north, the land rises into the subtle lift of Jackson Hill, a modest elevation that breaks the monotony of the open expanse. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and sun-warmed stubble, especially when the golden light of late afternoon settles over the General Watkins Conservation Area, casting long, lean shadows across the tall grasses.
Agriculture remains the primary pulse of Benton, with the rhythm of the seasons dictating the movement of machines and men across the grid of surrounding farmland. The history of the area is written in the stubborn persistence of its homesteads and the modest infrastructure that supports a life tied to the yield of the ground. While the deeper, more rugged topography of Dynamite Hollow lies miles to the west, the landscape here remains defined by a patient, working simplicity. Farther out, the quiet waters of Horseshoe Lake mirror the expansive sky, serving as a reminder of the slow, deliberate pace that defines every corner of Benton.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- General Watkins Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 232° SW
- Sand Prairie Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 089° E
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 7.3 mi, 312° NW
- Commerce Access (State Recreation Area) — 7.7 mi, 057° NE
- Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 9.5 mi, 055° NE · 274k acres
- (former Site) Terrace Inn (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 360° N
- Middle Mississippi Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 12.7 mi, 027° NE · 3,877 acres
- Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.9 mi, 087° E
- World’s Largest Fountain Drink Cup (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 357° N
- Fort D (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 008° N
- Malco (Cinema) — 15.1 mi, 182° S
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 085° E · 33k acres
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 355° N
- Desert Storm Memorial (Monument) — 21.7 mi, 107° E
- Cairo River Wall Murals (Public Artwork) — 22.6 mi, 107° E
- GEM Theatre (Cinema) — 22.7 mi, 107° E
- Caboose (Attraction) — 22.8 mi, 107° E
- Trail Of Tears State Park (State Park) — 23.4 mi, 010° N
- Cotton Belt Caboose (Attraction) — 24.1 mi, 156° SE
- Lowest Point in Illinois (Viewpoint) — 24.5 mi, 109° E
- Ceremonial Mound (Historic Ruins) — 27.3 mi, 109° E
- Ozark Hills Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.1 mi, 023° NE
- Bald Knob Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.5 mi, 019° N · 5,830 acres
- Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.5 mi, 263° W · 43k acres
- Larue-Pine Hills National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 30.6 mi, 011° N · 1,959 acres
- Clear Springs Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 32.1 mi, 015° N · 4,739 acres
- Cobden Museum (Museum) — 34.4 mi, 029° NE
- Alto Clay Works (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 022° N
- Shawnee Cave Amphitheater (Theatre) — 40.4 mi, 019° N
- Malden Army Airfield Museum (Museum) — 41.9 mi, 215° SW
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About This Benton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benton, Missouri. Coordinates: 37.09934, -89.560521. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Benton includes the ZIP code (63139, 63736), telephone area code (314, 816), county seat of Scott County (Benton), and school district assignment (Scott County R-IV School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
