1967 Map of Charity

About this map

The Smith River and its intricate network of tributaries define this pocket of the Blue Ridge foothills during the mid-1960s. Local life centers on small settlements and numerous rural congregations, including the uniquely named Covered Bridge Smith River Ch and Old Ironbelt Ch. The map captures the rugged transition between the highlands and the developing Philpott Reservoir, where the Blue Ridge Pkwy skirts the northern edge of the terrain.