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2014 Map of Bethune NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bethune NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Little Lynches River carves a winding path through the heart of this Kershaw County landscape, anchoring a rural topography defined by tributary streams and family-named landmarks. The map documents a quiet, wooded interior where Shirley Creek, Beaverdam Cr, and Red Oak Camp Cr drain toward the river. Historical continuity is visible in the scattered burial grounds that dot the countryside, including the Scotch Cem and DuBose Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing local families.

Transportation and infrastructure reflect the area's agricultural and industrial roots, from the crossing at Porter Bridge to the McGougans Bridge in the south. Managed water features like Bakers Millpond and Lake Elliott suggest a history of local land use and resource management. A dense network of local routes, such as Bethel Church Rd and Bethune Rd, connects the small settlements and homesteads that have shaped this South Carolina interior over the decades.