2022 Map of Hardy

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Hardy and its surrounding countryside in Bedford and Franklin counties are defined by a complex network of creeks and numerous family cemeteries that dot the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Roanoke River cuts through the northern section of the landscape, joined by tributaries such as Lynville Cr and Gills Cr. This area is particularly notable for its dense concentration of historical burial grounds, including the Amos-Richardson Cem, Garland-Ridgeway-Smith Cem, and Robertson Plybon Cem, which suggest a long-standing pattern of family-centered land ownership. The northern edge of the terrain is traced by the Blue Ridge Parkway, while the interior is accessible via State Rte 618 and State Rte 679, connecting smaller settlements like Red Valley and Blue Ridge. Local spiritual centers such as the Mount Lebanon Church Cem and Coopers Cove Baptist Church Cem serve as landmarks for the community.