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1963 Map of Hardy

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hardy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates the northern landscape of this survey, where the Roanoke River snakes through the meeting point of Roanoke, Bedford, and Franklin Counties. The era is defined by the expansion of this major reservoir, with the Norfolk and Western railway corridor running parallel to the water near Hardy. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Lynville Mountain and Blue Ridge, creating a patchwork of isolated hollows and high gaps such as Shorts Gap.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community landmarks, including numerous small burial grounds like Hanabass Cem, Dudley Cem, and Kennett Cem. Rural life is centered around local congregations, including First Mt Airy Ch and Red Valley Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the road network crossing Gills Creek and Lynville Creek before the full development of the modern lakefront, including the vital Hardy Bridge crossing.