2020 Map of Newberry West

About this map

Sumter National Forest land dominates the northern portion of this landscape, where the upper reaches of Bush River are fed by numerous small tributaries like Johns Mountain Br and David Br. This map illustrates the rural character of western Newberry County, showing a network of small settlements and church-centered communities such as Jalapa, Gary, and Smyrna. The proximity of the city of Newberry is evident in the southeastern corner, where the infrastructure transition from forest and farm to more dense development appears around Helena and the Newberry County Airport. Local history is preserved in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the area, including Saint James Cem near the Wilson Road corridor and Tranquil Cem to the north. Transportation patterns are defined by historic routes like Wilson Rd and the presence of localized landmarks such as Sends Mill Bridge, which once served as a vital crossing over the winding Bush River.