2010 Map of Charity

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The Smith River winds through this rural landscape in the southern Virginia foothills, shaping the character of the small settlements at Charity and Elamsville. Long-standing family lineages are evident in the dense distribution of burial grounds, including the Thomas Cemetery, McAlexander Cemetery, Whorley Cemetery, and Rakes Cemetery, which dot the ridges and valleys between Shooting Creek and Puppy Creek. This 2010 survey highlights a community balancing its agricultural roots with local infrastructure, featuring the Bush Airport and the Outdoor Recreations Dam. To the east, the terrain rises toward Poor Mountain and the western edge of Philpott Lake, while the southeastern corner reaches the boundaries of Fairy Stone State Park. A notable architectural landmark is preserved at the Bob White Covered Bridge along the Smith River, serving as a rare remaining example of historic regional engineering amidst the modern road networks of Johnnys Ridge Rd and Deer Run Rd.