1960 Map of Bettie

About this map

Bettie serves as a central point in this Upshur County landscape, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts through the terrain, passing landmarks like Smith Siding. The map reveals a deeply established rural community defined by its numerous spiritual and civic centers, including Zion Hill Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and the Union Ridge Community Center. To the south, the waters of Little Cypress Creek and its many tributaries, such as Kelsey Creek and Brooks Creek, create a complex drainage pattern that has historically shaped local settlement and land use.