2024 Map of Buena Vista NE

About this map

The community of Bethany anchors the upper reaches of Marion County in this contemporary landscape, where timber and agricultural roads navigate a complex network of tributaries. The terrain is defined by its watercourses, including the westward-flowing Parkers Mill Creek and Little Juniper Creek, which feed into larger systems like Fort Perry Creek and Kinchafoonee Creek. These waterways historically influenced the placement of local infrastructure, as seen with Hardage Ford Creek and the high ground along Backbone Ridge Rd. For those researching local history, the area near Oakland Rd remains a significant focal point, containing both the Oakland Baptist Cem and the Oakland Church of God Cem, serving as enduring landmarks for the surrounding rural homesteads. The southern portion of the map is marked by Melton Lake and Heards Lakes, highlighting the local reliance on managed water resources for recreation or agriculture.