1963 Map of Hardy

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates the northern landscape, where the Roanoke River snakes through the valley before its waters were held by the dam. The 1963 survey captures the area as the Norfolk and Western railway corridor followed the river's path, connecting the settlement at Hardy to the broader regional economy. Family history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by the high density of private burial grounds such as Moorman Cem, Graybill Cem, and Hanabass Cem scattered across the upland ridges.