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2013 Map of Hardy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hardy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates the eastern portion of this map, reflecting the dramatic transformation of the Roanoke River valley. This 2013 survey preserves the locations of numerous river crossings that predated the reservoir, including Blackwater Ford, Horns Ford, Webbs Ford, and Hardys Ford, which are essential points of interest for local history researchers and genealogists tracing old travel routes. The transition from the established settlements at Hardy and Hardy Ford to the newer recreational hubs of Moorman Marina and Chandler Boat Marina illustrates the shifting economic landscape of the region.

Rising above the water, Lynville Mountain and Pine Mountain define the topography, while the southern reaches of the map near Red Valley are drained by the intricate networks of Gills Cr and Lynville Cr. Notable landmarks such as Falling Rock Falls and Tory Knob suggest a landscape where old mountain place-names remain even as modern infrastructure like the Roanoke River Pkwy and Old Salem Tpke shape the modern commute.