2012 Map of Bethel

About this map

Bethel and its surrounding Shelby County agricultural landscape are defined by a network of waterways including the North River and the Little Fabius River. This 2012 study illustrates the persistent rural settlement patterns of northeastern Missouri, where small hamlets like Plevna, Hebron, and Epworth serve as local anchors. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it documents several family and community burial grounds such as Hickman Cemetery, Anderson Cemetery, and Pickett Cemetery. Civil infrastructure is noted through the presence of Palmer Airport in the northwest and the Mann Lake Dam along the Garnett Branch. The terrain is etched by numerous tributaries like Tiger Fork, Owl Creek, and Mesner Branch, showing how the local road system, including Highway BB, follows the high ground between these drainages.