1967 Map of Goodview

About this map

The rising waters of Smith Mountain Lake define the southern half of this mid-century landscape, where the Roanoke River channel winds along the boundary between Bedford and Franklin Counties. This period reflects the transformative impact of the reservoir on the regional topography, submerging old bottomlands while creating a new shoreline around Smith Mountain. North of the water, the Norfolk and Western railroad cuts through the terrain near Goodview, passing through a tunnel and near local landmarks like the Green Spring Sch. The map preserves the locations of numerous rural institutions and family sites, from Robertson Cem to country crossroads like Meads Store and Hendricks Store. Small community centers such as Diamond Hill and several churches, including Emmaus Ch and Western Light Ch, illustrate the social geography of this Piedmont transition zone before modern residential expansion.