Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Benson came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Benson in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Benson. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Benson:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Map from 1930 (unknown title/publisher)

Rand McNally Map of Arizona and New Mexico (1925)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for Arizona (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Benson in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Benson for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Benson. See our Misc Page for Benson for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Benson: www.cityofbenson.com/

The official website for Cochise County: www.cochise.az.gov/

The official website for State of Arizona: https://az.gov/