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Benld, Illinois Map Art
A new map of Benld, Illinois, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Benld, Illinois from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Benld building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Benld, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Benld artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, we’ve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Benld. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Benld brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Benld, Illinois from 2026.
About Benld, Illinois
Benld is a city in southeastern Macoupin County, where the 2020 census recorded 1,464 residents. Established in 1903, it grew on land tied to coal rights secured by Benjamin L. Dorsey, whose name inspired the town's unusual spelling. Its story also includes an immigrant Orthodox congregation, a prominent ballroom, and a 1938 meteorite strike.
- Founder in the NameThe name combines founder Benjamin L. Dorsey's first name with his middle and last initials.
- Ballroom LandmarkA historical marker describes Benld's ballroom as having the largest dance floor between Chicago and St. Louis.
- A Meteorite in 1938On September 29, 1938, a meteorite pierced Edward McCain's garage roof and lodged in the seat of his 1928 Pontiac coupe.
- Orthodox Mining HeritageCarpatho-Rusyn immigrants opened Holy Dormition in 1901 to serve the immigrant mining community, and the church became a monastery in 2010.
- Subsidence and SchoolingMine subsidence left Benld Elementary beyond repair in March 2009, forcing more than 700 students to continue classes elsewhere.
Find your street
Names on the Benld map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks1
- Benld City Hall
Streets and roads78
- East Central Avenue
- West Central Street
- South Hard Road
- South Hardroad
- South Eighth Street
- West Walnut
- Second Street
- Locust Street
- Park Avenue
- North Second Street
- South Second Street
- South Main
- North Eighth Street
- South Main Street
- East Hickory
- Kentucky Street
- North Main Street
- East Hickory Street
- Spruce
- South Fourth
- South Seventh
- East Eiler Avenue
- Hickory Street
- South Fourth Street
- South Seventh Street
- West Hickory
- East Oak Street
- Illinois Street
- Walnut Street
- North First Street
Show all 78 streets
- South Sixth Street
- South Fifth Street
- Cahokia Road
- Cahokia Street
- Spruce Street
- North Fourth Street
- North Seventh Street
- North Sixth Street
- North Fifth Street
- Dorsey Avenue
- North Hard Road
- North Hardroad
- South First Street
- East Locust Street
- Pine Street
- Blevens Street
- Oak Street
- East Willow Street
- East Walnut Street
- North Kentucky Street
- Maple Street
- Chestnut Street
- East Chestnut Street
- Sawyer Road
- West Walnut Street
- East Dorsey Street
- West Oak Street
- North Illinois Street
- West Dorsey Street
- South Illinois Street
- South Kentucky Street
- Trolley Street
- Commercial Court
- Saracco Drive
- West Locust Street
- Short Street
- Rose
- Rose Street
- North Kentucky
- Willow Street
- North Illinois
- School Street
- Siepp Lane
- West Spruce Street
- West Hickory Street
- Meadowlark Drive
- South Second
- South Fifth
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
Read our full refund and replacement policy. For questions about your order, email support@knowol.com.
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