2017 Map of Bethesda

About this map

Bethesda and the neighboring hills of Independence County are depicted here in a landscape defined by the winding course of the White River. The area is marked by a series of high ridges and hollows, including Pilgrim Ridge and Dave Green Hollow, which separate the river valley from the farming settlements to the east. Several established communities are scattered across the map, such as Cushman in the north and O'Neal to the southwest, while more localized spots like Harmontown and Collietown illustrate the area's rural settlement pattern. Historically significant sites for genealogists include Campground Cem and Pilgrims Rest Cem. The White River itself is a dominant feature, showing named islands and navigation points like York Island and Batesville Shoal, which were critical for transport and travel before modern highway development changed the region's movement.