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Benton.

Its Census reference point is in Cheboygan Lake Plain, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Cheboygan lies about 5.3 miles northwest of Benton by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Benton, Michigan
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Benton, Michigan · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Benton, Michigan from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGCheboygan Lake Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCheboygan County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Benton on the map

THE BENTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Cheboygan Lake Plain setting.

Benton township has 58.7 square miles of land in Cheboygan County. Its Census reference point is in Cheboygan Lake Plain, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Benton and Cheboygan County

Benton is associated with Cheboygan County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Cheboygan County

Benton by land and water

The Census records 3.72 square miles of water within Benton, or 6% of its total area. It is 13.2 percentage points lower than the 19.2% recorded for Cheboygan County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Benton township has 8.5 times the land area of nearby Cheboygan city (6.86 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Benton land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Benton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Benton. Check the Cheboygan County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Cheboygan Lake Plain setting

Cheboygan Lake Plain belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Cheboygan

Cheboygan is 5.3 miles northwest of the Benton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Benton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON BENTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.6055° N, 84.3719° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Benton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Benton

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Township Of Benton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cheboygan

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Cheboygan ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Benton data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Cheboygan Lake Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Michigan official sources

Michigan Wetlands Map Viewer

EGLE tool for screening potential wetland locations and conditions.

Michigan environmental maps and well data

Official EGLE map collection, including access to the Water Well Viewer.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Benton.

Cheboygan lies about 5.3 miles northwest of Benton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Benton in context

NSEWCheboygan · 5.3 miles1Grant · 6.8 miles2Inverness · 8.4 miles3Aloha · 8.5 miles4Beaugrand · 9.9 miles5Bearinger · 10.2 miles6OUTER RING: 10.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Cheboygan5.3 mi · city
  2. 2
    Grant6.8 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Inverness8.4 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Aloha8.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Beaugrand9.9 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Bearinger10.2 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Michigan; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Benton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Benton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cheboygan County. Benton’s 58.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Benton property in Cheboygan Lake Plain?+

No. Cheboygan Lake Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Benton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Cheboygan as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.3 miles northwest of Benton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Benton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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