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2019 Map of Bettie

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bettie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bettie and the surrounding Upshur County countryside are defined by the intricate drainages of Little Cypress Cr and its numerous tributaries. This landscape is marked by small upland ridges and localized high points such as Union Ridge and the Barnwell Mountains to the east. Historically significant rural communities are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Union Hill, Ewell, and Bethlehem, many of which grew around early road junctions and local churches.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Zion Hill Cem and Lone Mountain Cem, which serve as quiet anchors for these small settlements. The mapping also details a complex network of named water bodies, from Bishop Lake to Grassy Lake, alongside a modern road system that includes whimsically named routes like Jackrabbit Rd and Armadillo Rd, reflecting the area's contemporary rural character.