2010 Map of Goodview

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The waters of Smith Mountain Lake dominate this landscape, where the rising shoreline has created numerous peninsulas and coves near Beechwood Shores. The rugged topography of Mead Mountain and Board Mountain defines the northern reaches, giving way to a network of creeks like Stony Creek and Hales Creek that feed into the larger reservoir. This 2010 survey reveals a countryside deeply connected to its past through many family-named burial grounds, including the Basham Cemetery, Ellis Cemetery, and Aylor Cemetery. Traditional landmarks like Carters Island Ford and Turners Ford remain noted on the map, preserving the memory of historical river crossings before modern infrastructure. The community of Goodview sits west of the lake's complex inlets, while Hales Ford Bridge serves as a critical connection over the water, linking the scattered settlements and residential developments that have grown along the lake's edge.