1969 Map of Newberry West

About this map

The western outskirts of Newberry and the adjacent community of Helena are defined by the convergence of the Southern and the Columbia Newberry and Laurens railroads. This 1969 survey captures the transition from the concentrated industrial and residential core of the city to the rural landscape of Newberry County. To the northwest, the Sumter National Forest establishes a wooded boundary near Jalapa, while the winding course of the Bush River dictates the placement of long-standing community landmarks like the Bush River Community Center and New Bush River Ch. The map documents a landscape of scattered rural settlements such as Smyrna, Gary, and Longshore, interspersed with numerous small country churches and cemeteries. These features, along with the Newberry Airport and Newberry Country Club, reflect the post-war expansion and the enduring ecclesiastical fabric of the South Carolina Piedmont.