2017 Map of Bethera

About this map

The Francis Marion National Forest defines the character of this Berkeley County landscape, where dense swamp forests and low-lying bays dominate the geography. Within this protected wilderness, small settlements like Witherbee and Bethera serve as local anchors, connected by a network of rural roads such as Ackerman Rd and Little Hell Hole Rd. The terrain is defined by its unique depressions and drainages, including Little Hellhole Reserve, Jericho Swamp, and Peters Swamp. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds, such as Hickory Grove Cem and Reed Corner Cem, which are scattered among the timberlands. To the south, the waters of Huger Creek and Alligator Cr wind toward the larger river systems, crossed by landmarks like Alligator Bridge and Whitley Bridges, illustrating the water-dependent transit patterns of this coastal plain region.