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1973 Map of Bethel

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Bethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bethel sits at the heart of this coastal plain landscape in Turner County, where a network of country churches serves as the primary social anchor for the surrounding agricultural community. Small settlements like Payne and Olsens Air Park are mapped alongside numerous rural congregations, including Union Grove Ch, Live Oak Ch, and New Hope Ch. The terrain is defined by a dense dendritic drainage system, with Little Sand Creek and Snap Finger Branch feeding into larger water bodies.

The Georgia Southern and Florida railroad cuts a diagonal line across the southwest corner of the map, illustrating the historical reliance on rail for transporting local goods. A lone Lookout Tower and a Gravel Pit signify the local forestry and industrial activity, while the presence of a Rest Area on the modern highway system marks the transition toward increased regional transit by the early 1970s.