2014 Map of Bethune

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Lynches River carves a winding path through the center of this landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Kershaw and Chesterfield counties. The town of Bethune stands as a primary hub of settlement, defined by a grid of streets such as North Main Street and West College Street, while the nearby community of McBee occupies the northeast corner. This 2014 survey documents a region defined by its water resources, from the expansive Little Lynches River in the southwest to the historic Hough Millpond and Blackwell Millpond. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint significant burial sites including Sandy Level Cemetery, Brannon Cemetery, and Bethel Cemetery. The rural character of the area is further evidenced by scattered locales like Big Springs, Baxley, and McCoys Crossroads, illustrating a long-standing pattern of South Carolina crossroads and creek-side settlements.